Trump, Chelsea and FIFA
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President Trump stirred controversy by claiming FIFA gifted him the original Club World Cup trophy, currently in the Oval Office. He joked about renaming soccer to football and surprised Chelsea players by staying on stage during the trophy presentation at the tournament final.
The Club World Cup champions didn't, contrary to online rumors, edit the president from its snap. But critics do think the image choice made a statement.
On Sunday, the president attended the Club World Cup final award ceremony after Chelsea beat PSG, 3-0. He joined FIFA President Gianni Infantino on the pitch at MetLife Stadium, where fans audibly booed before he stood and waved to the crowd.
After Chelsea defeated PSG in the FIFA Club World Cup Final, many were surprised to see President of the United States (POTUS) Donald Trump go down the pitch to present medals to players. Trump, along with FIFA president Gianni Infantino,