US President Trump Joins Chelsea Club World Cup Celebration Amid Player Confusion

US President Donald Trump’s presence during Chelsea’s 2025 FIFA Club World Cup celebrations, where he presented the trophy and stayed on stage as the team celebrated, sparked confusion among players and fans alike. Eric Trump, the President's son, revealed that Chelsea invited his father to join the celebrations, describing it as "the greatest honor of their life" to have the US President present the trophy. Despite this claim, several Chelsea players, including Cole Palmer and Marc Cucurella, appeared surprised and unprepared for Trump's participation during the trophy lift. The unusual situation occurred after Chelsea’s 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain, marking the club as the first-ever winners of the newly formatted Club World Cup. Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly and FIFA President Gianni Infantino also participated in the medal ceremony, but only Trump remained on stage during the celebration, which was unusual and led to mixed reactions. While Eric Trump praised his father's contributions to sport and the event’s reception, Chelsea has not publicly confirmed the invitation, leaving some ambiguity about the decision.