FIFA Club World Cup final descends into chaos as Donald Trump gatecrashes
Chelsea's splendid 3-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final was unexpectedly overshadowed by an audacious appearance from Donald Trump.
The President caused a flurry of surprise at MetLife Stadium, turning the trophy presentation into a bizarre political sideshow, right after some post-match scuffles. With added guards surrounding him, Trump made a striking entrance at the FIFA function without prior notice.
His unexpected showing drew jeers from the crowd as he emerged on the jumbotron, then stepped onto the stage with FIFA president Gianni Infantino. During the medal-giving process, Trump was heard praising Infantino as an "excellent guy."
While Chelsea's Reece James was about to hoist the Club World Cup trophy, Infantino tactfully attempted to coax Trump away; nevertheless, the President hung around awkwardly among the triumphant team.
Trump stayed put, stiffly amongst the jubilant footballers for photos, until finally Infantino shepherded him to a somewhat less obtrusive position, reports the Mirror US.
Nevertheless, Chelsea's day in the spotlight remained undiminished thanks to Cole Palmer's brace and João Pedro's strike ensuring their commanding victory. PSG had already been dealt a blow with Joao Neves receiving a red card, leaving them a man down.
This vibrant triumph before a record-breaking attendance of over 81,000 crowned Chelsea as double Club World Cup champions since 2021 and also handed them a handsome $40 million prize.
Palmer claimed the Player of the Match accolade, while Robert Sánchez secured the Golden Glove award. The tournament's revamped format has sparked debate about the logistics for future events, particularly with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon.
Trump also stole the spotlight during the event, highlighting FIFA's growing ties with American leaders. Infantino has praised Trump's administration for its support and led the launch of a new FIFA hub at Trump Tower.
This move signals FIFA's intention to strengthen its relationship with U.S. officials and establish a presence in the American sports landscape.
"FIFA [is] a global organization [and] to be global, you have to be local," Infantino stated during an appearance at Trump Tower, alongside Eric Trump.
"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.
"So today, we are opening an office of FIFA here in Trump Tower. Thank you, Eric [Trump], thank you to everyone. Thanks, of course, to President [Donald] Trump as well, who is a big fan of soccer, [together with] the whole family."
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Scottish Sun
36 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
Trump warns Putin he's ‘not done' with him and ‘trusts no one' after issuing ultimatum as Ukraine launches drone blitz
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DONALD Trump has warned Vladimir Putin he's 'disappointed but not done' with the Russian tyrant, saying he 'trusts almost no-one.' Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said he still believes a peace deal with Russia is possible, but made clear his patience is wearing thin. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Trump says his patience is wearing thin with Vladimir Putin Credit: Splash 4 Trump said he'll slap Russia with 'severe' tariffs if Putin doesn't strike a peace deal with Ukraine within 50 days Credit: AFP 4 Ukraine keeps getting blitzed with Russian drone attacks Credit: Getty The remarks came just hours after he issued a 50-day ultimatum to Putin to end his assault on Ukraine or face sweeping tariffs and US-supplied long-range missiles that could reach Russian soil. 'I'm disappointed in him, but I'm not done with him. But I'm disappointed in him,' Trump told the BBC on Monday in a 20-minute phone interview. 'We're working it, Gary,' he said when pressed on how he plans to stop the bloodshed. 'We'll have a great conversation. I'll say: 'That's good, I think we're close to getting it done,' and then he'll knock down a building in Kyiv.' Trump's frustration with Putin boiled over on Monday as he warned of "very severe" 100 per cent secondary tariffs on Russia if it refuses to reach a ceasefire deal within 10 days. 'We're going to be doing very severe tariffs if we don't have a deal in 50 days,' he said during a meeting with Nato chief Mark Rutte at the White House. In one of his biggest threats yet, Trump has ordered the deployment of an arsenal of "top-of-the-line" weapons to Nato for immediate delivery to Ukraine. The package includes long-range missiles capable of hitting Moscow, in what military experts say could shift the balance in the war. Colonel Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, a decorated British Army commander, told The Sun: 'These weapons can strike Moscow – over 400 miles from the border. 'This will have both psychological as well as physical effects. People in Moscow will realise that they potentially could be targeted.' It comes as Ukraine launched a large-scale drone blitz across southwestern Russia, damaging homes, commercial sites, and injuring civilians in the Voronezh and Lipetsk regions. In Voronezh, 12 drones were intercepted, but falling debris injured several people and damaged apartments and suburban houses, regional Governor Alexander Gusev said. 'Unfortunately, there were injuries,' he confirmed on Telegram. In Lipetsk, a drone crashed in an industrial area of Yelets, injuring one person, according to regional governor Igor Artamonov. Russia's defence ministry claimed 55 drones were shot down overnight across five regions and the Black Sea, including three in Lipetsk. The extent of the damage is still being assessed, and Ukraine has not commented on the strikes. Both Kyiv and Moscow deny targeting civilians, but the war — now in its fourth year — has claimed thousands of civilian lives, most of them Ukrainian. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
BBC News
39 minutes ago
- BBC News
Gossip: Blues retain interest in Garnacho
After holding initial talks in January, Chelsea have active interest in 21-year-old Manchester United and Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho. (TBR Football), externalMeanwhile, Joao Felix's agent is trying to negotiate a deal for the Chelsea forward to move to Benfica. (A Bola - in Portuguese), externalFinally, defender Benoit Badiashile has been linked with Marseille but says he will be staying at Stamford Bridge next season. (Footmercato - in French), externalWant more transfer stories? Read Tuesday's full gossip columnFollow the gossip column on BBC Sport
The Sun
41 minutes ago
- The Sun
Trump warns Putin he's ‘not done' with him and ‘trusts no one' after issuing ultimatum as Ukraine launches drone blitz
DONALD Trump has warned Vladimir Putin he's 'disappointed but not done' with the Russian tyrant, saying he 'trusts almost no-one.' Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said he still believes a peace deal with Russia is possible, but made clear his patience is wearing thin. 4 4 4 The remarks came just hours after he issued a 50-day ultimatum to Putin to end his assault on Ukraine or face sweeping tariffs and US-supplied long-range missiles that could reach Russian soil. 'I'm disappointed in him, but I'm not done with him. But I'm disappointed in him,' Trump told the BBC on Monday in a 20-minute phone interview. 'We're working it, Gary,' he said when pressed on how he plans to stop the bloodshed. 'We'll have a great conversation. I'll say: 'That's good, I think we're close to getting it done,' and then he'll knock down a building in Kyiv.' Trump's frustration with Putin boiled over on Monday as he warned of "very severe" 100 per cent secondary tariffs on Russia if it refuses to reach a ceasefire deal within 10 days. 'We're going to be doing very severe tariffs if we don't have a deal in 50 days,' he said during a meeting with Nato chief Mark Rutte at the White House. In one of his biggest threats yet, Trump has ordered the deployment of an arsenal of "top-of-the-line" weapons to Nato for immediate delivery to Ukraine. The package includes long-range missiles capable of hitting Moscow, in what military experts say could shift the balance in the war. It comes as Ukraine launched a large-scale drone blitz across southwestern Russia, damaging homes, commercial sites, and injuring civilians in the Voronezh and Lipetsk regions. In Voronezh, 12 drones were intercepted, but falling debris injured several people and damaged apartments and suburban houses, regional Governor Alexander Gusev said. 'Unfortunately, there were injuries,' he confirmed on Telegram. In Lipetsk, a drone crashed in an industrial area of Yelets, injuring one person, according to regional governor Igor Artamonov. Russia's defence ministry claimed 55 drones were shot down overnight across five regions and the Black Sea, including three in Lipetsk. The extent of the damage is still being assessed, and Ukraine has not commented on the strikes. Both Kyiv and Moscow deny targeting civilians, but the war — now in its fourth year — has claimed thousands of civilian lives, most of them Ukrainian. . 4
