FIFA Club World Cup players brawl moments before Trump hands out awards
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Chelsea's 3-0 FIFA Club World Cup victory over Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday, with President Donald Trump in attendance, was marred by a postgame brawl.
Paris Saint-Germain's coach Luis Enrique and goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma pushed Chelsea forward Joāo Pedro to the ground moments before Trump came down from his box to help FIFA President Gianni Infantino hand out awards and medals to competitors.
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Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea players brawl 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)
Chelsea's Joao Pedro, left, is attacked by Paris Saint-Germain's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and coach Luis Enrique at the end of the Club World Cup final soccer match between Chelsea and PSG in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, July 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea players scuffle after the Club World Cup final soccer match in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, July 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Pedro scored one goal and Cole Palmer scored two to lift Chelsea to the win. But the match, which took place at MetLife Stadium, in East Rutherford, N.J., turned testy when Paris Saint-Germain’s Joāo Neves received a red card for pulling Marc Cucurella down by his hair. Six yellow cards were handed out in the match.
Enrique was near midfield and appeared to push Pedro in the throat. Donnarumma then came over and shoved Pedro. It’s unclear what started the incident.
Players and coaches broke up the fracas before the trophy ceremony began.
Trump handed out trophies and medals