I thought Chelsea players would go down to Trump's rude victory ceremony. I'm embarrassed
Jul 15, 2025
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Chelsea won the FIFA Club World Cup final 3-0 against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in New Jersey on the 13th.
After the game, an absurd incident occurred at the awards ceremony against common sense in football. President Trump, who served as a presenter, participated in Chelsea's victory ceremony. President Trump, along with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, held up the trophy and delivered it to Chelsea captain Reece James. Infantino beckoned President Trump to leave the trophy ceremony. But President Trump stood beside James, regardless. James looked perplexed at President Trump. When President Trump did not miss out, James had no choice but to hold him next to him and perform a ceremony to lift the trophy. Since then, Infantino has come back and brought President Trump out.
In the soccer world, trophy celebrations are considered events solely for the team. President Trump acted in defiance of football's practice. Captain Reece James said, `I knew Trump would go down the stage after delivering the trophy. But he was with him until the end." Palmer also expressed his embarrassment, saying, "I knew Trump was coming, but I didn't expect to be on stage until the moment I lifted the trophy. I was confused."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
