Trump Sparks Controversy at 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Final

President Donald Trump attracted significant attention during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final, where Chelsea defeated Paris Saint-Germain 3-0. Trump presented the trophy to Chelsea captain Reece James but controversially remained on stage during the team’s celebrations, prompting visible confusion and reactions from players like Cole Palmer. In a post-match interview with DAZN reporter Emily Austin, Trump joked about issuing an executive order to rename soccer as 'football' in the United States and used the opportunity to praise his administration's political and financial successes instead of focusing on U.S. soccer’s future. He emphasized the sport's role in promoting global unity ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The president’s presence and remarks sparked mixed reactions, with some fans calling his involvement iconic and others criticizing the politicization of an international sporting event. The interview ignited debate on social media, highlighting divisions over mixing politics with sport.