Donald Trump Celebrating Left Chelsea 'A Bit Confused' Says Cole Palmer

Last Updated:July 14, 2025, 15:33 IST

Trump appeared to leave the podium wearing a medal of his own, handed to him by FIFA President Gianni Infantino right after the captain received his.

Cole Palmer receiving the Player of the Match award from Donald Trump (AP)

Cole Palmer admitted that witnessing US President Donald Trump linger and celebrate Chelsea’s 3–0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final on the podium together on Sunday night, left him a ‘bit confused’.

As Chelsea captain Reece James hoisted the trophy, Palmer could be seen jumping with joy behind him. Standing nearby was U.S. President Donald Trump, flanked by Palmer and goalkeeper Robert Sánchez.

“I knew he was going to be here," Palmer said of Trump, “but I didn’t know he was going to be on the stand when we lifted the trophy, so I was a bit confused."

To everyone’s surprise, Trump appeared to leave the podium wearing a medal of his own, handed to him by FIFA President Gianni Infantino right after the captain received his.

Palmer’s Star Continues to Rise

At just 23 years old, Palmer continues to rise as one of England’s brightest talents. He was also named Player of the Match for a second consecutive final, having notched two assists in Chelsea’s Europa Conference League final win over Real Betis in May.

Palmer was instrumental throughout Chelsea’s Club World Cup run, scoring against Palmeiras in the quarterfinals and now bagging two goals and an assist in the final against PSG.

Yesterday, Palmer’s two nearly identical goals — both left-footed strikes from inside the penalty area — came in the 22nd and 30th minutes. He later turned provider, slicing through PSG’s backline to set up João Pedro, who calmly chipped Gianluigi Donnarumma for Chelsea’s third in the 43rd minute.

“It’s a great feeling," Palmer said. “Even better because obviously everyone doubted us before the game. The gaffer put a great game plan out — he knew where the space was going to be."

Chelsea’s win crowns a remarkable season: UEFA Conference League champions, a fourth-place Premier League finish, and now the inaugural 32-team Club World Cup title — all under the guidance of Maresca.

(with agency inputs)

Siddarth Sriram

After training in the field of broadcast media, Siddarth, as a sub-editor for News18 Sports, currently dabbles in putting together stories, from across a plethora of sports, onto a digital canvas. His long-term...Read More

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