What was supposed to be a routine post-match celebration for Chelsea after a dominant Club World Cup win turned into a surreal moment that left players both confused and amused.
The unexpected guest? Former U.S. President Donald Trump—who wasn’t in any hurry to leave the spotlight.
Trump Steals the Show at Chelsea’s Club World Cup Triumph
After Chelsea’s stunning 3-0 victory over PSG at MetLife Stadium, the team was gearing up for the big trophy moment.
The squad, still buzzing from Cole Palmer’s standout performance and goals from Joao Pedro, began gathering to lift the silverware.
But then, something strange happened—Trump showed up and just… stayed.
Marc Cucurella Admits He Was Terrified
Defender Marc Cucurella didn’t hold back when recalling the moment during an interview with Spanish journalist Gerard Romero.
According to him, they had been briefed beforehand that Trump would be there to present the trophy and that players were to wait until he left before hoisting it.
“But the guy didn’t want to leave!” Cucurella exclaimed. ‘
“He just stood there, clapping, smiling, saying, ‘Go ahead, lift it.’ I kept thinking, who’s going to tell him to move? I was scared s***less!”
Trump Makes Himself Part of the Party
The former president had arrived about 35 minutes before kick-off at nearby Teterboro Airport, flying in via the presidential Marine One helicopter from his golf resort in Bedminster.
He joined the crowd at MetLife Stadium alongside his wife Melania—dressed elegantly in white and black—and FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
As the final whistle blew, Trump’s role in the night wasn’t over.
Rather than step aside after the ceremonial handoff, he lingered—literally in the middle of Chelsea’s trophy celebration.
Cole Palmer’s Confusion Captured on His Face
Cole Palmer, who had just been awarded the Golden Ball for his standout performance, couldn’t hide his bewilderment.
Cameras caught his expression turning sour as he glanced toward his teammates.
“What’s he doing?” he reportedly asked, visibly irritated.
Later, Palmer tried to keep things diplomatic, saying, “I knew he’d be here, but I didn’t expect him to be on stage with us while we lifted the trophy. I was a bit confused, yeah.”
Trump Refuses to Budge, Even After FIFA’s Prompt
After presenting both winners’ and runners-up medals and handing Palmer his award, Trump was politely asked by Infantino to exit the stage so the team could have their moment.
But instead of stepping aside, Trump stuck around, clapping and grinning like part of the team.
No one seemed willing to confront him directly—not even FIFA’s top boss.
So the players went ahead with the lift, posing awkwardly with Trump front and center like an uninvited uncle in a family photo.
What’s Next for Trump and Chelsea?
The whole incident left fans buzzing online and raised a few eyebrows about Trump’s larger-than-life presence at sporting events.
For Chelsea, the moment may live on as a bizarre memory in an otherwise triumphant night.
For Trump, it’s just another public appearance where he managed to shift attention squarely onto himself.
One thing’s for sure—Chelsea might think twice before planning another celebration where he’s expected to hand over a trophy.