Unexpected Guest Joins Chelsea in Club World Cup Triumph
July 14, 2025
Chelsea makes history after becoming the first team to win the expanded Club World Cup tournament, with an unexpected guest participating in the trophy presentation.
Chelsea has set a new record by emerging as the inaugural winners of the expanded 32-team Club World Cup. The Premier League stalwarts cemented their status as the world's top football team by defeating Paris Saint-Germain decisively in the final, with a scoreline of 3-0. The match, held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, saw Enzo Maresca's squad secure their prestigious title by half-time, thanks to a decisive brace from Cole Palmer and a goal from new recruit Joao Pedro. The victory put the reigning Champions League winners from France firmly in their place. Unexpectedly, U.S. President Donald Trump, who arrived at the venue just 35 minutes before the match started, was present for the spectacle. Trump, joined by First Lady Melania and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, not only watched the match but also participated in the medal distribution and trophy presentation. He awarded Chelsea's Palmer the Golden Ball as Player of the Tournament and Robert Sanchez the Best Goalkeeper award. After the match, Chelsea celebrated their win enthusiastically, with Trump playing a small role in the celebrations. The team will enjoy a brief rest before engaging in friendly matches against Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan, ahead of the 2025-26 Premier League season.