Donald Trump stood entrance and heart throughout Chelsea’s 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain on the FIFA Club World Cup closing Sunday (July 13) at MetLife Stadium, drawing a mixture of cheers and boos and leaving gamers puzzled in the course of the trophy ceremony.

Donald and Melania Trump arrived to applause from some within the crowd, however when his picture appeared on the jumbotron in the course of the nationwide anthem, the temper shifted. Boos echoed once more after the match as Trump joined FIFA President Gianni Infantino on the sector handy out medals.

Chelsea’s dominant win got here courtesy of two targets from Cole Palmer and a 3rd from João Pedro, securing the London membership’s place as the primary champions underneath the event’s revamped format. But the post-match highlight veered away from the pitch when Trump lingered on stage after presenting the trophy to Chelsea captain Reece James.

Infantino exited the platform, however Trump remained, creating a clumsy pause as gamers hesitated to raise the trophy. Goalkeeper Robert Sánchez ultimately signaled James to proceed, leading to a surreal picture of the Chelsea squad celebrating with the previous U.S. president standing within the center.

“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 stated. James added, “Before they told me that he was going to present the trophy and exit the stage. I thought he was going to exit the stage, but he wanted to stay.”

Social media lit up with questions after footage appeared to point out Infantino handing Trump a winner’s medal. CNN Sports reached out to FIFA for clarification on whether or not Trump was formally awarded a medal or if he was meant to stay on stage in the course of the celebration.

“It was an upset today, I guess,” Trump instructed reporters after returning to Washington. “But it was a great match.”

The closing additionally featured a halftime efficiency extra typical of an NFL sport than a soccer match, with Coldplay becoming a member of J Balvin, Doja Cat, Tems and Emmanuel Kelly for a shock musical set.

Inside the luxurious suite, Trump was joined by a mixture of political allies and celebrities. Attorney General Pam Bondi, underneath scrutiny over a memo tied to Jeffrey Epstein, was in attendance. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, NFL legend Tom Brady and media government Rupert Murdoch have been additionally noticed.

The occasion got here almost one 12 months after a failed assassination try on Trump throughout a marketing campaign rally in Pennsylvania, the place a gunman fired a number of pictures, grazing his proper ear. That incident, which left one rallygoer useless and two others injured, prompted a sweeping assessment of Secret Service protocols.

With the 2026 World Cup set to be hosted throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico, the ultimate provided a preview of the spectacle to come back.

Chelsea’s win and Trump’s surprising center-stage second capped off the event’s closing day on Sunday (July 13).

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