Trump Keeps Original FIFA Club World Cup Trophy After Chelsea Win

At the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final, Chelsea defeated Paris Saint-Germain 3-0, but an unusual event occurred when President Donald Trump revealed he was holding the original Club World Cup trophy in the Oval Office, leaving Chelsea to lift a replica during the ceremony. FIFA President Gianni Infantino had given Trump the original trophy earlier in the year at the White House, and Trump stated FIFA decided to let him keep it permanently while a new trophy was made for the competition. The presence of Trump on stage alongside the Chelsea players during the trophy presentation caused confusion and surprise among the team. Trump also discussed the possibility of issuing an executive order to rename the sport from "soccer" to "football" in the United States. This unusual intersection between US politics and FIFA has drawn significant attention, with Trump emphasizing the unifying spirit of the sport and its international appeal. The original trophy, designed by Tiffany & Co., features inscriptions honoring Infantino and the new era of club football, and its placement in the Oval Office marks a unique moment in sports and political history.