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Donald Trump has the actual Club World Cup trophy, not Chelsea

US President Donald Trump joined in the Chelsea celebrations (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)
US President Donald Trump joined in the Chelsea celebrations (Jacquelyn Martin/AP) (AP)
  • Donald Trump revealed that FIFA officials gifted him the original Club World Cup trophy, which he keeps in the Oval Office.
  • Trump stated that FIFA made a new trophy for the competition, meaning Chelsea received a replica after their victory in the final.
  • During the final at MetLife Stadium, Trump was booed by spectators and later presented medals to the players alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
  • Trump also joked about issuing an executive order to change the name of 'soccer' to 'football' in the US.
  • Chelsea players expressed surprise that Trump remained on stage with them during their trophy celebrations, contrary to their expectations.
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