“FIFA Gifted Me the ‘Real’ Club World Cup Trophy, Chelsea Got a Replica,” Trump Reveals

In a bizarre and unexpected postscript to Chelsea’s dramatic FIFA Club World Cup victory over Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), former U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that the real trophy never made it to the champions — because he still has it.

Trump told DAZN (a global sports streaming platform source), which currently owns rights to both the AFL and NRL, that the original trophy was gifted to him during a visit from FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the White House back in March.

“They said, ‘Could you hold this trophy for a little while?’ We put it in the Oval Office,” Trump recounted.
“And then I said, ‘When are you going to pick up the trophy?’ He says, ‘We’re never going to pick it up. You can have it forever in the Oval Office. We’re making a new one.’ And they actually made a new one. So that was quite exciting … it’s in the Oval right now.”

During the same White House event, Infantino reportedly joked that Trump could hold onto the trophy “at least until July 13,” the scheduled date for the final. Trump, with a grin, quipped, “Let’s leave it here.”

The twist added another layer of intrigue to Chelsea’s global triumph. At the trophy presentation in Yokohama Stadium, Trump appeared on the winners’ podium and was even handed a winner’s medal — which he was seen casually slipping into his pocket.

The scene left several players bewildered. Cole Palmer, Chelsea’s Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament, was visibly confused and exchanged a glance with captain Reece James.
“Why is Trump here?” he reportedly asked.

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Later, Palmer clarified: “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.”

Despite the headline-grabbing moment, Palmer’s performance stole the show. He led Chelsea to a convincing final win, cementing his role as a rising star under new head coach Enzo Maresca.

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

Chelsea’s victory not only added silverware to Stamford Bridge, but also underscored Palmer’s emergence as a linchpin in Maresca’s evolving tactical setup.

While the authenticity of Trump’s trophy claim is still unverified by FIFA, the moment has already become one of the most talked-about in recent football history — blending sport, politics, and spectacle in a way only Trump could orchestrate.