Trump, Chelsea and Cole Palmer
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Chelsea winger Cole Palmer and defender Reece James looked confused when Donald Trump gatecrashed the side's celebrations after they won the Club World Cup in New Jersey
Trump was right in the middle of the English side’s players as captain Reece James received the trophy and then lifted it above his head. Video appeared to show FIFA President Gianni Infantino gesturing for Trump to leave the players to it, but Trump stayed where he was.
Several social media users pointed out that Cole Palmer was ‘reluctant’ to shake hands with President Trump after Chelsea's Club Wold Cup win
Meanwhile, Chelsea could raise some hardware of its own with an big upset after finishing fourth in the Premier League last season. President Donald Trump is in attendance for the Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium.
I was a bit confused,” said Chelsea soccer star Cole Palmer after the president neglected to leave the stage following the trophy presentation ceremony.
On Sunday, the president attended the Club World Cup final award ceremony after Chelsea beat PSG, 3-0. He joined FIFA President Gianni Infantino on the pitch at MetLife Stadium, where fans audibly booed before he stood and waved to the crowd.