Trump booed during Chelsea FIFA Club World Cup trophy celebration
Trump was second in line behind Infantino to congratulate players and coaches after the match. He shook players' hands, giving some a pat on the back as they walked by him on stage. He handed PSG's Desire Doue the young player of the tournament award, Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez the golden glove and Cole Palmer the golden ball for MVP of the match. Palmer scored the first two of Chelsea's three goals.
HIGHLIGHTS: Chelsea shocks PSG to win FIFA Club World Cup behind Cole Palmer brace, Joao Pedro goal
Trump then put medals around the necks of all the referees for the match. The fans booed louder when Trump and Infantino posed with the referees for a photo.
After the awards presentation, Chelsea players gathered to accept the trophy and celebrate as a team. Trump stood with the Chelsea players as they waited to raise the trophy. Infantino eventually pulled Trump behind the players so the team could celebrate.
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After the ceremony, Trump was interviewed on the DAZN broadcast and asked who he would consider his GOAT in soccer.
"Many years ago when I was young, they brought a player named Pele to play, and he played for a team called the Cosmos," Trump responded. "... and this place was packed. It was an earlier version of this stadium, but right here in the Meadowlands, and it was Pele. I don't want to date myself, but that was a long time ago. I was a young guy, and I came to watch Pele and he was fantastic."
USA TODAY reporter Francesa Chambers contributed to this report.
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