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Newsweek
3 hours ago
- Newsweek
From UFC to FIFA: Trump's Domestic Trips Are Dominated by Sports
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. President Donald Trump will travel to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday to attend the FIFA Club World Cup final between Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea—his latest in a string of high-profile sports-related trips across the United States since his second term began. The President and first lady Melania Trump are set to make the 40-mile journey from his Trump National Golf Club, Bedminster, on the one-year anniversary of the assassination attempt he survived in Butler, Pennsylvania. The president did not schedule any public commemorations for the date aside from a pretaped Fox News interview with his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, which aired Saturday night. A Newsweek review shows sports outings have constituted the bulk of Trump's domestic travel since January 20, outpacing trips for disasters, political rallies, and official ceremonies. President Donald Trump speaks alongside President of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Gianni Infantino after unveiling the 2025 Club World Cup trophy in the Oval Office at the White House on March 07, 2025... President Donald Trump speaks alongside President of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Gianni Infantino after unveiling the 2025 Club World Cup trophy in the Oval Office at the White House on March 07, 2025 in Washington, D.C. MoreWhy It Matters Major national sporting events have provided Trump a highly visible platform, enabling his continued outreach to a broad base and signaling his affinity for popular American pastimes. Trump's appearance at the FIFA Club World Cup final also serves as a preview of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted across North America. What To Know Trump's domestic travel schedule for 2025 has prominently featured major U.S. sporting events. According to travel logs and contemporary media reports, these included Super Bowl LIX on February 9 in New Orleans, the Daytona 500 NASCAR race in Daytona Beach, UFC fights in Miami and Newark, the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships in Philadelphia, and the opening of the LIV Golf League in Miami. Other categories of presidential travel have included visits to disaster-affected regions—such as trips to North Carolina and California in January to survey hurricane and wildfire damage—political and GOP fundraising rallies, ceremonial events like commencement speeches, and official observances, including Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery. Trump has also frequented his own resort properties, notably Mar-a-Lago and Bedminster, for personal retreats or closed-press political dinners, but these have generally not been categorized as public events. Relationship with International Sports Leaders Trump has cultivated a warm relationship with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who has visited the White House multiple times. The decision by FIFA to open an office at Trump Tower in New York City, ahead of the 2026 World Cup, has drawn additional attention. "FIFA [is] a global organization [and] to be global, you have to be local, you have to be everywhere, so we have to be in New York—not just for the FIFA Club World Cup this year and the FIFA World Cup next year—we have to be in New York as well when it comes to where our offices are based," Infantino said during a visit to Trump Tower, according to a press release from the event. What Happens Next The White House has not released additional details on forthcoming presidential travel or planned appearances at World Cup fixtures beyond the president's own statements that he intends to attend multiple matches next year.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Fifa opens office in Trump Tower, deepening ties with US president
Fifa's relationship with the US president, Donald Trump, now has a physically tangible marker, with soccer's world governing body announcing it has opened an office in Trump Tower in New York City. The announcement of the new office came on Monday evening, after Fifa placed the Club World Cup trophy on display in the lobby of the skyscraper in an event attended by several Fifa dignitaries including its president, Gianni Infantino, and the Brazilian great Ronaldo as well as Eric Trump, the son of the US president and executive vice-president of the Trump Organization. Related: Qatar weighs up 2029 Club World Cup bid that could mean winter tournament 'Fifa [is] a global organisation [and] to be global you have to be local, you have to be everywhere, so we have to be in New York,' Infantino said. 'Not just for the Fifa Club World Cup this year and the Fifa World Cup next year – we have to be in New York as well when it comes to where our offices are based. Thank you, Eric [Trump], thank you to everyone. Thanks, of course, to president Trump as well.' Fifa did not provide specifics on which staff or departments would be housed in New York. It is now a tenant of the company owned by the sitting US president with the start of its biggest and most lucrative tournament next June. It follows Fifa's opening in 2024 of an office in Miami, Florida, which houses the organization's legal division and some staff responsible for putting on the Club World Cup and next year's World Cup. Some staff from Fifa's global headquarters in Zurich were relocated to the US to work in Miami. 'On behalf of myself, on behalf of New York, on behalf of the Trump Organization and everybody that works in this building – we love you,' Eric Trump said in remarks at the event. 'We're honoured, we're excited about all the things that Fifa is doing.' The office opening continues efforts by Fifa and Infantino to appear publicly close to the US president, with Infantino describing his relationship with Trump as 'absolutely crucial' in a February meeting with the International Football Association Board in February. Infantino has since appeared with the US president at several public events, including at the Oval Office when announcing the creation of a World Cup task force. In that meeting, Infantino presented Trump with the Club World Cup trophy, which has continued to be on display in the Oval Office for all of the president's scheduled events in the space. Infantino was later present at the first public meeting of the World Cup taskforce, at which he was seated alongside Trump with vice-president JD Vance. Infantino also accompanied Trump to the Middle East this year – a trip that made him late for the Fifa congress in Paraguay, angering Fifa delegates who walked out of the gathering in protest. Uefa later accused Infantino of putting 'private political interests' ahead of his Fifa responsibilities, and Human Rights Watch demanded that Infantino reveal the specific purpose and details of his trip, which he has yet to do. 'As president of Fifa my responsibility is to make decisions in the interests of the organisation,' Infantino said at the congress, where he apologized for his tardyness. 'I felt that I needed to be there to represent football and all of you.'
Business Upturn
a day ago
- Business Upturn
Why Real Madrid vs Fluminense third-place clash isn't happening at Club World Cup 2025
By Aman Shukla Published on July 12, 2025, 16:29 IST The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup has been a thrilling ride, with top clubs like Real Madrid and Fluminense battling it out on the global stage in the United States. Fans were hoping for a blockbuster third-place play-off between these two giants after their semi-final exits. However, FIFA has confirmed that no such match will take place. Here's a clear and friendly explanation of why Real Madrid and Fluminense won't be facing off for the bronze medal. A New Format for the Club World Cup The 2025 Club World Cup is the first to feature an expanded 32-team format, running from June 14 to July 13. Unlike previous editions or the FIFA World Cup for national teams, this tournament does not include a third-place play-off. FIFA made this deliberate choice to prioritize player welfare and streamline the schedule, allowing teams to return home sooner after a grueling month-long competition. What Happened in the Semi-Finals? Real Madrid and Fluminense both entered the Club World Cup with high hopes but fell short in the semi-finals. Real Madrid suffered a shocking 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), with goals from Fabian Ruiz (twice), Ousmane Dembélé, and Gonçalo Ramos. Meanwhile, Fluminense lost 2-0 to Chelsea, with João Pedro scoring both goals against his former club. These results set up a PSG vs. Chelsea final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 13, leaving Real Madrid and Fluminense to head home early. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
