Trump Claims FIFA Gave Him the Original Club World Cup Trophy - Not Chelsea
After the 2025 Club World Cup, Donald Trump revealed that FIFA gifted him the original trophy, leaving Chelsea with a replica. Here’s the bizarre twist in football’s biggest celebration.
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In a move that’s raising more eyebrows than goalposts, former U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that FIFA awarded him the original 2025 FIFA Club World Cup trophy while the winning team, Chelsea FC, lifted a replica during their post-match celebration.
"They said, 'Could you hold this trophy for a little while?' We put it in the Oval Office," Trump shared during an interview with DAZN.
"And then I said, 'When are you going to pick up the trophy?' He says, 'We're never going to pick it up. You can have it forever in the Oval Office. We're making a new one!’"
According to Trump, the decision came directly from FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who reportedly arranged for Chelsea to be awarded a newly made version of the trophy while the original now sits proudly in Trump’s Oval Office.
Whether meant as a gesture of political symbolism, personal favor, or simply fanfare, the decision has sparked debate across both football and political spheres.
What This Could Mean
· Chelsea FC has not officially responded to the claim.
· FIFA has not issued a public confirmation or denial.
· Some fans are calling the situation “Trophygate,” wondering if it sets a bizarre precedent.
Trump, never one to shy away from spectacle, called it "quite exciting," adding that the original trophy now serves as a "reminder of the beautiful game" in the heart of American politics.
But for Chelsea supporters? Many are left wondering if their post-match glory was more ceremonial than real.
