Donald Trump says he has Club World Cup trophy and Chelsea was awarded replica
Speaking to DAZN — the broadcaster which has just acquired the rights to the AFL and NRL — Mr Trump said the trophy was left to him when FIFA president Gianni Infantino visited in March.
"They said, 'Could you hold this trophy for a little while?' We put it in the Oval Office," Mr Trump said.
"And then I said, 'When are you going to pick up the trophy?' He says, 'We're never going to pick it up. You can have it forever in the Oval Office. We're making a new one.'
"And they actually made a new one. So that was quite exciting … it's in the Oval right now."
Infantino also appeared to give Mr Trump a winner's medal during the presentation after the final, which the president put in his pocket before the trophy celebrations.
The presentation made for awkward scenes, as Chelsea players appeared bemused by the president's presence amongst the celebrating team.
Cole Palmer, who was awarded the Golden Ball as the top player of the tournament, looked the most confused out of the team as Mr Trump remained on stage.
"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 after the match.
The Englishman starred in the game and said he felt Chelsea had been doubted before the tournament.
"It's a great feeling. Even better because obviously everyone doubted us before the game," Palmer said.
"The gaffer put a great game plan out and obviously he knew where the space was going to be."
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