Chelsea lifted an imitation of the Club World Cup trophy — because the original is permanently housed in the Oval Office after being gifted to Donald Trump. The US president has revealed that he was given the trophy by FIFA president Gianni Infantino during a visit to the White House in March.

I was a bit confused,” said Chelsea soccer star Cole Palmer after the president neglected to leave the stage following the trophy presentation ceremony.

Chelsea's Reece James holds the championship trophy as he celebrates with teammates and President Donald Trump, second right, after Chelsea won against Paris St Germain in the Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, July 13, 2025. (Kevin Lamarque/Pool Photo via AP) AP

The FIFA Club World Cup is officially over after a successful soccer test run in the lead up to the FIFA World Cup next summer, and president Donald Trump is making sure that the

Donald Trump claimed FIFA President Gianni Infantino gifted him the original FIFA Club World Cup trophy, stating it would remain in the Oval Office. Consequently, Chelsea received a replica after their victory.

President Trump attended the FIFA Club World Cup final in NJ on July 13. Some family came, but not all. See pictures.