FIFA, Trump and Chelsea
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Did Trump keep the FIFA trophy? Who keeps the World Cup trophy after winning? What to know about FIFA Club World Cup 2025 trophy winner -Chelsea F.C.
Following the Club World Cup final, President Donald Trump claimed that FIFA left the tournament trophy at the White House as a gift. What to know:
I was a bit confused,” said Chelsea soccer star Cole Palmer after the president neglected to leave the stage following the trophy presentation ceremony.
If FIFA is serious about its ideals and the unifying potential of its marquee event, it must confront the divisiveness the United States is sowing.
Trump attended FIFA Club World Cup final, receiving boos, some cheers while celebrating with the team. He's been to other high-profile sports events.
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The U.S. has long referred to European football as "soccer" — but President Donald Trump signaled this week that he could officially change the practice. Speaking to DAZN TV channel, Trump was asked about the possibility of an executive order to rename the sport.
After the match, which Trump called “a bit of an upset” in a post-game interview, Trump was asked if he could issue an executive order to rename soccer “football” in the United States. Despite the let-down match, Trump lit up when a reporter suggested penning a new executive order officially renaming soccer “football” in the US.
Fifa boss Gianni Infantino took a leaf out of the Donald Trump playbook when he was quick to declare the Club World Cup a roaring success but the actual evidence would suggest otherwise