Chelsea Wins Club World Cup Amid Trump Stage Controversy New Jersey

Chelsea secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain to win the FIFA Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium, with Cole Palmer delivering a standout performance by scoring twice and assisting another goal. During the trophy presentation, U.S. President Donald Trump, who was booed by some of the crowd, joined FIFA President Gianni Infantino on stage to present the trophy but lingered longer than expected, causing visible confusion among Chelsea players including Palmer and captain Reece James. Infantino attempted to usher Trump off the stage, but he remained as James lifted the trophy and the team celebrated amid fireworks. Palmer expressed his surprise about Trump's presence on stage, describing it as confusing, while James noted Trump congratulated the team but the noise made it difficult to hear. The victory marked Chelsea's second Club World Cup title, earning them over £90 million in prize money, and capped FIFA's newly expanded 32-team tournament. Trump praised the tournament and soccer during the event, revealing Pele as his favorite player of all time.