Reece James has revealed what US President Donald Trump said to him while handing over the Club World Cup trophy.

Chelsea's victory at the FIFA Club World Cup saw Reece James celebrated for his resilience. Following the win, Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton share

"Answering your question, before, they told me that he was going to present the trophy and then exit the stage, and I thought that he was going to exit the stage, but he wanted to stay." Chelsea had been labelled underdogs for the final against reigning European champions Paris St-Germain, but shook off the tag to stun the French side 3-0.

Reece James says he is living his dream after captaining Chelsea to Club World Cup glory – and is confident his side can now mount a Premier League title challenge.James, 25, grew up a Chelsea fan

Chelsea captain Reece James has explained what happened when Donald Trump 'gatecrashed' the team's trophy lifting at the Club World Cup yesterday (13 June).

Chelsea players, Reece James, and Cole Palmer said they weren’t expecting the President of the United States, Donald Trump, to remain on the podium after presenting the trophy to the Premier League club.

Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton hailed “brother” Reece James after Chelsea’s staggering FIFA Club World Cup victory.Chelsea stunned Paris Saint-Germain FC, 3-0, in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup over the weekend at MetLife Stadium

Chelsea captain Reece James says the Blues are ready to shock favourites Paris Saint-Germain in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, United States.

Reece James has underlined his pride at being the man to hoist aloft the Club World Cup trophy after Chelsea's success but didn't shy away from highlighting changes that need to be made

Chelsea take on PSG tonight in the Club World Cup final, and we can’t wait.The Blues have built up to this all season, finishing the campaign strong and carrying that form into this summer