
Trump's shared FIFA Club World Cup celebration ‘confused' Chelsea's Cole Palmer
As the club commemorated its 3-0 victory against Paris Saint-Germain, Trump stayed on stage during the trophy celebrations, typically reserved for team personnel, which baffled the 23-year-old.
'I knew he was going to be here, but I didn't know he was going to be on the stand when we lifted the trophy, so I was a bit confused,' Palmer said.
5 The U.S. president stayed on stage with the victors after their 3-0 triumph against Paris Saint-Germain.
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5 Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer was 'a bit confused' over President Donald Trump's presence during Chelsea's trophy lift at the FIFA Club World Cup final on July 13, 2025.
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In footage of the festive scene, Palmer is seen standing beside his Chelsea teammates and Trump, 79, with lip-readers suggesting Palmer was asking why the U.S. president was still there.
Trump, who took in the Club World Cup final in a suite with wife Melania and FIFA president Gianni Infantino, presented Palmer with the Golden Ball, which is given to the top player of the tournament.
Palmer scored three goals throughout the competition, including two in Sunday's finale.
5 Cole Palmer in action for Chelsea at the FIFA Club World Cup final on July 13, 2025.
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5 Cole Palmer (10) received the Golden Ball prize from FIFA president Gianni Infantino and President Donald Trump.
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'To score the goals was a great feeling,' Palmer said. 'But I think the way the team showed fire, and obviously the gaffer's game plan was spot-on.'
Entering Sunday, Chelsea hadn't played in a competitive match against Paris Saint-Germain since 2016.
5 Cole Palmer lifts the FIFA Club World Cup trophy while celebrating with teammates.
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The club had plenty of support from the 81,118-person crowd at MetLife Stadium, many of whom backed Chelsea.
'We showed we were here to give it our all,' Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca said. 'You can give a detailed plan to your players, but they need to execute it.'
MetLife Stadium is one of the venues across North America playing host to the World Cup next summer.
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