Chelsea star says he was 'confused' Trump shared stage as players celebrated Club World Cup win

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President Donald Trump joined Chelsea players on stage as they celebrated the FIFA Club World Cup championship following a 3-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday.

Trump was with the players as he handed out awards and medals on the field at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. But at least one Chelsea star was left puzzled over the president’s appearance during the celebration.

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Chelsea players celebrate with the championship trophy after the Club World Cup final soccer match between Chelsea and PSG in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, July 13, 2025.  (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

"I knew he was going to be here, but I didn’t know he was going to be on the stand when we lifted the trophy, so I was a bit confused," Chelsea’s Cole Palmer said after the match.

Palmer scored two goals and assisted on another in the win. He received the Golden Ball as the top player of the tournament.

Palmer was pleased with his performance, as Paris Saint-Germain appeared to be the favorites going into the final.

"It’s a great feeling. Even better because obviously everyone doubted us before the game," he said. "The gaffer put a great gameplan out, and obviously, he knew where the space was going to be."

President Donald Trump presents Chelsea's Cole Palmer with the golden ball trophy after Chelsea won against Paris St Germain in the Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, July 13, 2025.  (Kevin Lamarque/Pool Photo via AP)

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