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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
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Marc Cucurella was ‘scared s***less' by Donald Trump as he reveals bizarre rule Chelsea stars had to follow
CHELSEA full back Marc Cucurella said he was "scared s***less" as Donald Trump crashed the Blues' Club World Cup trophy lift. The club's triumphant moment in America turned to one of confusion when Trump stayed on the stage after meeting the players and delivering the trophy. Advertisement 5 Marc Cucurella opened up on how the Chelsea squad reacted to President Trump's unusual behaviour at the Club World Cup Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 Chelsea players received a medal off the president after their 3-0 victory over PSGl, but got more of Trump than they might have expected Credit: Getty 5 Trump smiles between Reece James, Cucurella and Robert Sanchez Credit: Getty The US president stood next to He said: "We had been told that, as a rule, Donald Trump would come to present us with the trophy and that we couldn't lift it until he left. "We were all there waiting for him to leave - but the guy didn't want to leave - and on top of that, we looked at him and he said, 'Lift it up, I'll stay here', and so on. Advertisement READ MORE ON FOOTBALL "I wondered who would say anything to him, you know... I was scared s***less." Trump was in attendance at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey with FIFA president Trump was expected to step aside after ceremoniously handing Chelsea skipper Advertisement Most read in Football 5 Trump and Gianni Infantino handed Reece James the trophy at the MetLife Stadium Credit: Getty 5 James and his fellow players became visibly confused when Trump showed no signs of leaving the stage before the lift Credit: Getty CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS After a brief spell of awkward hesitation, the lift went ahead, with Trump smiling as he looked on. Advertisement Trump also got to Hilarious moment Trump gets caught inside Chelsea's trophy celebrations as Cole Palmer dances next to beaming Don Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford Bridge
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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Marc Cucurella was ‘scared s***less' by Donald Trump as he reveals bizarre rule Chelsea stars had to follow
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CHELSEA full back Marc Cucurella said he was "scared s***less" as Donald Trump crashed the Blues' Club World Cup trophy lift. The club's triumphant moment in America turned to one of confusion when Trump stayed on the stage after meeting the players and delivering the trophy. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Marc Cucurella opened up on how the Chelsea squad reacted to President Trump's unusual behaviour at the Club World Cup Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 Chelsea players received a medal off the president after their 3-0 victory over PSGl, but got more of Trump than they might have expected Credit: Getty 5 Trump smiles between Reece James, Cucurella and Robert Sanchez Credit: Getty The US president stood next to Reece James as he lifted the trophy, leaving the players bemused. Cucurella opened up on the incident with Spanish journalist Gerard Romero, suggesting that the players were just as shocked as they looked on stage. He said: "We had been told that, as a rule, Donald Trump would come to present us with the trophy and that we couldn't lift it until he left. "We were all there waiting for him to leave - but the guy didn't want to leave - and on top of that, we looked at him and he said, 'Lift it up, I'll stay here', and so on. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL PALM READER Cole Palmer's ex-girlfriend breaks silence after split from Chelsea star "I wondered who would say anything to him, you know... I was scared s***less." Trump was in attendance at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey with FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Chelsea were 3-0 winners over PSG on the day thanks to a Cole Palmer brace and a third from new signing Joao Pedro. Trump was expected to step aside after ceremoniously handing Chelsea skipper Reece James the trophy, but seemingly decided he wanted to soak up the celebrations from the best seats in the house. 5 Trump and Gianni Infantino handed Reece James the trophy at the MetLife Stadium Credit: Getty 5 James and his fellow players became visibly confused when Trump showed no signs of leaving the stage before the lift Credit: Getty CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS After a brief spell of awkward hesitation, the lift went ahead, with Trump smiling as he looked on. Trump also got to keep a version of the trophy in the White House, which he brags is the original, with Chelsea pocketing the replica. Hilarious moment Trump gets caught inside Chelsea's trophy celebrations as Cole Palmer dances next to beaming Don Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford Bridge
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Cole Palmer and Connie Grace unfollow each other as Chelsea star and stunning girlfriend sever ties on social media
COLE PALMER a nd his influencer girlfriend have unfollowed each other on Instagram , sparking fresh rumours of a split. The 7 Cole Palmer and Connie Grace went public with their relationship in November 7 Connie is from the same place in Manchester as Palmer Credit: Instagram 7 The couple, both 23, met when they were 17 years old Credit: instagram @conniegrace_ It comes hot on the heels of Chelsea's emphatic Grace travelled to the U.S. to support Palmer in action, posting snaps from Miami, but was hardly seen at any games. But the two goals and an assist helped the Blues be crowned world champions against the odds. Connie has remained tight lipped after Palmer's big win and was READ MORE ON COLE PALMER But the couple, both 23, have sparked fresh split rumours by unfollowing one another on Instagram. As of July 19, the pair are no longer friends on the popular social media platform. It is also claimed that Palmer's likes are no longer visible on Connie's posts. The couple, both from Manchester , met when they were 17 years old but only went public together in November at the GQ Men of the Year Awards. Most read in Football Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford Bridge Connie operates from a Stockport beauty salon, where a full set of acrylic nails in a plain colour would set you back a reasonable £35. Meanwhile, Palmer touched down in St Kitts and Nevis for a brief summer holiday before pre-season gets under-way. Chelsea fans stunned after Cole Palmer spotted riding SCOOTER before PSG clash in New York 7 Connie supported Palmer in America during Chelsea's Club World Cup triumph Credit: instagram @conniegrace_ 7 Connie shows off her enviable curves and amazing bikini body Credit: Instagram/conniegrace_ 7 The influencer has a big online following The former Manchester City forward received a Caribbean homeland. Connie and Cole's relationship was first reported on in July 2024, when the off the coast of Ibiza . On Instagram . Connie is hugely popular. She has over 38,000 followers. Palmer and Chelsea play their first pre-season game against Bayer Leverkusen on August 8, before hosting AC Milan on August 10. The Blues then get their bid to fight for the Premier League title underway against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on August 17. Chelsea v PSG ratings CHELSEA conquered the world with a stunning 3-0 victory over Champions League winners PSG. Cole Palmer stole the show with two goals and a brilliant all-round performance that almost put Donald Trump in the shade. But how did the rest of Enzo Maresca's world beaters get on? Find out how SunSport's 7
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Cole Palmer and Connie Grace unfollow each other as Chelsea star and stunning girlfriend sever ties on social media
The couple first met as teenagers COLD SHOULDER Cole Palmer and Connie Grace unfollow each other as Chelsea star and stunning girlfriend sever ties on social media Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) COLE PALMER and his influencer girlfriend have unfollowed each other on Instagram, sparking fresh rumours of a split. The Chelsea sensation and his stunning beau Connie Grace have appeared to sever all digital ties. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 Cole Palmer and Connie Grace went public with their relationship in November 7 Connie is from the same place in Manchester as Palmer Credit: Instagram 7 The couple, both 23, met when they were 17 years old Credit: instagram @conniegrace_ It comes hot on the heels of Chelsea's emphatic 3-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final last Sunday. Grace travelled to the U.S. to support Palmer in action, posting snaps from Miami, but was hardly seen at any games. But the England ace stole the limelight as his two goals and an assist helped the Blues be crowned world champions against the odds. Connie has remained tight lipped after Palmer's big win and was not among the Wags on the field for Chelsea's on-pitch celebrations. READ MORE ON COLE PALMER PALM TREES Chelsea's Cole Palmer arrives in St Kitts to hero's welcome after Club World Cup But the couple, both 23, have sparked fresh split rumours by unfollowing one another on Instagram. As of July 19, the pair are no longer friends on the popular social media platform. It is also claimed that Palmer's likes are no longer visible on Connie's posts. The couple, both from Manchester, met when they were 17 years old but only went public together in November at the GQ Men of the Year Awards. Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford Bridge Connie operates from a Stockport beauty salon, where a full set of acrylic nails in a plain colour would set you back a reasonable £35. Meanwhile, Palmer touched down in St Kitts and Nevis for a brief summer holiday before Chelsea's pre-season gets under-way. Chelsea fans stunned after Cole Palmer spotted riding SCOOTER before PSG clash in New York 7 Connie supported Palmer in America during Chelsea's Club World Cup triumph Credit: instagram @conniegrace_ 7 Connie shows off her enviable curves and amazing bikini body Credit: Instagram/conniegrace_ 7 The influencer has a big online following The former Manchester City forward received a hero's welcome in his paternal grandfather's Caribbean homeland. Connie and Cole's relationship was first reported on in July 2024, when the pair were spotted together off the coast of Ibiza. On Instagram. Connie is hugely popular. She has over 38,000 followers. Palmer and Chelsea play their first pre-season game against Bayer Leverkusen on August 8, before hosting AC Milan on August 10. The Blues then get their bid to fight for the Premier League title underway against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on August 17. Chelsea v PSG ratings CHELSEA conquered the world with a stunning 3-0 victory over Champions League winners PSG. Cole Palmer stole the show with two goals and a brilliant all-round performance that almost put Donald Trump in the shade. But how did the rest of Enzo Maresca's world beaters get on? Find out how SunSport's Tony Robertson rated all the Blues stars right here.
The Irish Sun
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Chelsea 3 PSG 0: Cole Palmer produces three moments of magic as Blues destroy European champions to win Club World Cup
COLE PALMER has done something no other man has - upstaged Donald Trump. Where Keir Starmer, 21 Donald Trump presented the players with medals 21 POTUS took the trophy over the players with Fifa 21 Trump stood alongside the players as they lifted the trophy 21 Chelsea squad swarm the pitch after being crowned world champions on Sunday Credit: Getty 21 Enzo Marseca's side fell to their knees at the full=time whistle 21 Chelsea beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the Club World Cup final Credit: Reuters That was until POTUS literally blocked him out of the trophy celebrations. Two magical goals and an equally masterful assist had victory in the bag for Big Bad Don was watching from under cover in the VIP section of the Met Life Stadium in New Jersey. Not a traditional football venue but one that will host next summer's World Cup Final. Few without an allegiance to Stamford Bridge will have been rooting for Palmer in blue here yesterday afternoon - but think ahead to July 19 next year when he may well be doing it in the white of England. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS It's a tantalising image even if we must keep a little calm and remember this is a glorified summer kickabout dreamed up by Fifa boss Nonetheless, poster boy Palmer has adorned every advertising hoarding, social media meme and electronic billboard these past four weeks. And like a true star he kept his audience waiting until the very end for the piece de resistance to his magical show. Two classy goals and an artistic assist had European champions Paris Saint-Germain beaten not long after the first mandatory hydration break as they are referred to here in the sweltering suburbs of New York. Most read in Football 21 Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford Bridge With Palmer leading the way, Instead he produced three magic moments like three lighting counter punches in a world title fight. And PSG with all their hipster credentials were on the ropes. Fans say football's 'never been further gone' as Coldplay make shock appearance at Club World Cup half-time show 21 21 Palmer's quickfire double put Chelsea in dreamland against the Kings of Europe Credit: Reuters 21 Palmer's first strike came in the 22nd minute Credit: Alamy 21 Before he doubled the Premier League side's lead eight minutes later Credit: Getty 21 Joao Pedro added a rampant third two minutes before half-time Credit: Getty 21 President Donald Trump and the First Lady enjoyed Palmer's performance with Fifa President Gianni Infantino Credit: Getty The French had only conceded one goal during the entire competition prior to meeting Chelsea. The talk was of two, three, four nil to Luis Enrique's rampant Champions League winners early doors. But for all their undoubted talent, they clearly aren't very clever. Palmer had made it patently obvious where he was going to be shooting at. Much like Trump did with Iran. They can't say they weren't warned. After only eight minutes Chelsea's most naturally gifted player shaved Gianluigi Donnarumma's right hand with a left foot curler. Just fourteen minutes later he found the net for the first time from the same spot. The only difference? He went low instead of high. Is it really so easy to bamboozle the runaway champions of Europe? Because another eight minutes on and he did it again. The lofted ball out of defence by 21 21 21 Palmer's top and check on the 18 yard line was the stuff of instinct. Up there with Lionel Messi. It was enough to put defender Lucas Beraldo on his backside and Palmer chose the same place to plunder number two. And with three minutes to go until half time, he showed the confidence to exquisitely chip the PSG defence. The kind of weighted lob that a golfer like Trump would have appreciated. The Club World Cup has been something of a political plaything. Infantino was purring that having rented office space at Trump Towers in Manhattan this week, his new bestie was coming along to watch the soccer as they call it over here. But after this masterclass from a young bloke of few words who does all the talking in shorts and boots, there is an argument for who is the most powerful man in the world. Palmer played his part in a supreme and unlikely team effort that upset the odds. Keeper Robert Sanchez stepped up when required with some cracking saves - all in-front of Coldplay, who performed during the very American half-time show. 21 Chris Martin's Coldplay made a shock appearance at the half-time show Credit: Reuters 21 Coldplay performed mega hit 'A Sky Full of Stars' Credit: Reuters 21 Balvin performs during the half time show Credit: Reuters PSG made it even harder for themselves to mount a comeback when João Neves was sent off for pulling the hair of Marc Cucurella. But now They were only the fourth best team in England last season, so Liverpool, Arsenal and They were invited along for having won the Champions League four years ago. The season before last they weren't in Europe at all. They have blown more than a billion quid on players and at Christmas time they lost to Ipswich. Now the boys from Kings Road in London are kings of the world and a handy £97 million better off. And even Donald Trump knows who Cole Palmer is. 21 21
