Donald Trump not only stayed around for the trophy lift, he also kept the trophy.
It was supposed to be a victory celebration—but somehow, all eyes turned to Donald Trump instead of the winning team.
Trump’s ties to FIFA highlighted.
Trump was invited to help present the trophy as part of a wider initiative to promote next year’s World Cup on U.S. soil.
Alongside Canada and Mexico, the United States is preparing for a massive sporting moment—and Trump’s presence is no coincidence.
Trump has previously appeared alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino at international sporting events, often to polarizing reception.
This isn’t the first time Trump has been center stage—literally—during someone else’s spotlight moment.
VP JD Vance joked about almost breaking a national sports trophy during a Trump-hosted event. Now, they’ve got another trophy story on their hands.
On-stage blunder exposed.
The former President appeared on stage to help hand out the FIFA Club World Cup trophy—what followed had people squirming in their seats.
Chelsea’s squad looked visibly confused as Trump refused to move, unlike FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who promptly stepped aside.
Reports say Reece James actually asked Trump, “Are you going to leave?”—but the former president didn’t respond.
Midfielder Cole Palmer could be seen whispering to James as he realized Trump wasn’t budging during the celebration.
Whether it’s football, baseball, or international soccer—Trump rarely fades into the background when invited to a public event.
Speaking to DAZN, Trump said, “It’s a great sport. Gianni’s a friend of mine. It’s great to watch.” He called Chelsea’s win “a little bit of an upset.”
Multiple Chelsea players glanced around in confusion. Palmer, caught on camera, visibly mouthed “What is going on?”
Impact of Trump’s actions clarified.
The English side’s 3-0 win over PSG was nearly overshadowed by the bizarre post-match visuals.
João Pedro’s debut goal helped seal the win, while PSG’s João Neves saw red in the second half.
Even as the confetti flew, Chelsea’s celebration was noticeably…awkward.
According to USA Today, the president didn’t respond to direct player requests.
James’ stiff smile. Palmer’s side glances. It was a lesson in public discomfort.
Reactions to Trump’s antics unveiled.
Social media clips of the awkward moment have racked up millions of views within hours.
TikTokers are already dubbing the clip with awkward soundtracks and reactions from other sports celebrations.
Some are suggesting maybe Trump just didn’t realize he should’ve exited like Infantino did.
The cringe was real. One Reddit user summed it up: “This is like watching a child at someone else’s birthday party.”
Another comment simply read: “Absolutely embarrassing.” And honestly, it echoed the tone all over the internet.
Photos captured Reece James and teammates awkwardly leaning past Trump, who stood frozen, grinning through the moment.
One viral commenter laughed about Infantino’s subtle attempts to nudge Trump away—none of which worked.
Expect to see this clip resurface anytime someone overstays their welcome—from weddings to karaoke nights.
That’s the question buzzing now. With the U.S. hosting, will he find himself back in the spotlight?
VP JD Vance added: “Everybody is welcome. We want them to celebrate.” The irony writes itself.
It’s the kind of photo that defines an entire event—iconic for all the wrong reasons.
Not only was Trump there for the trophy lift, he’s now taking it home.
Trump explained in a mid-game conversation with DAZN why.
“They [FIFA] said: ‘Could you hold this trophy for a little while?’ We put it in the Oval Office and then I said: ‘When are you going to pick up the trophy’
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said to him: ‘We’re never going to pick it up, you can have it forever in the Oval Office’,” Trump said.
Trump certainly got everyone talking, and for an inaugural tournament, it’s one many won’t forget in a hurry.