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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Katie Hawkinson

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

  • 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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Trump kept FIFA Club World Cup trophy for himself - leaving champion Chelsea to lift a replica

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