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This video can not be played Cole Palmer reacts to Trump joining Chelsea trophy lift Chelsea's Club World Cup celebrations were shared with an unexpected guest - US President Donald Trump. Following the Blues' 3-0 win over Paris St-Germain in New Jersey on Sunday, Trump presented the trophy to Chelsea captain Reece James before being invited to move aside by Fifa president Gianni Infantino. However, Trump remained alongside James and goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, and applauded as James lifted the trophy - staying in position for a few seconds before he and Infantino left at the rear of the stage. England international James said: "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. "He just congratulated me and the team for lifting the trophy and told us to enjoy the moment. " Cole Palmer, who scored twice for Chelsea in the final, added: "I knew he was going to be here but I didn't know he was going to be on the stand when we lifted the trophy. "I was a bit confused, yes. " Trump, Coldplay and red carpets - was this Super Bowl or soccer? Palmer inspires Chelsea to stunning win over PSG in Club World Cup final Who profited most from Club World Cup $1bn prize pot? The conclusion of the revamped, expanded Club World Cup - which included extensive pre-match entertainment and a half-time show - was attended by 81, 118 people at Met Life Stadium. Trump watched Chelsea's impressive victory in the final alongside Infantino and said in an interview with Dazn at half-time that he was "having a really great time". In a longer interview broadcast later on Sunday, he added: "Gianni is a friend of mine, he's done such a great job with the league and with soccer - or as they would call it 'football', but I guess we call it soccer. I'm not sure that change could be made very easily. "But it's great to watch - and this is a little bit of an upset that we're watching today, isn't it? " When it was suggested he could make an executive order so that the sport was referred to as "football" from now on, Trump smiled and said: "I think we could do that. I think I could do that. " The United States, along with Canada and Mexico, will jointly host the 2026 men's World Cup next summer. Latest Chelsea news, analysis and fan views Get Chelsea news sent straight to your phone Archer strikes again as rampant England need three more wickets to win 'We've never seen a team do this to PSG' - how Chelsea won Club World Cup Sinner-Alcaraz rivalry 'a gift to our sport' Diogo Jota: A Tribute A classic Desert Island Discs chat with Ricky Gervais Step into the world of luxury holidays Investigating the rise of medical conspiracy theories 'We've never seen a team do this to PSG' - how Chelsea won Club World Cup 'A gift to our sport' - Sinner-Alcaraz rivalry takes tennis 'to next level' All you need to know about The Open 2025 'Needle between England and India sets up Lord's classic' Trump, Coldplay and red carpets - was this Super Bowl or soccer? England thrash Wales to seal quarter-final spot. Video England thrash Wales to seal quarter-final spot 'Harrington got ball rolling on gloriously golden Irish era' Four times more online abuse of Wimbledon players detected Sinner storms to first Wimbledon title against Alcaraz - highlights. Video Sinner storms to first Wimbledon title against Alcaraz - highlights Champion Lowry recalls incredible scenes as Open returns to Portrush Late Carse burst keeps England in contention on enthralling day four. Video Late Carse burst keeps England in contention on enthralling day four 'Lamine Yamal turns 18 and takes centre stage at Barcelona' 'Who would have expected that? ' - Swiatek triumphs on grass Sweden thrash Germany to take Group C top spot. Video Sweden thrash Germany to take Group C top spot Swiatek cruises to first Wimbledon title against Anisimova - highlights. Video Swiatek cruises to first Wimbledon title against Anisimova - highlights GB's Kartal joins Sabalenka & Anisimova in best shots of Wimbledon. Video GB's Kartal joins Sabalenka & Anisimova in best shots of Wimbledon 'Horror' drop, 'extraordinary' dismissal, 'ridiculous' catch. Video'Horror' drop, 'extraordinary' dismissal, 'ridiculous' catch Why are Forest set to take Palace's place in Europa League? The downfall of Brescia & potential rebirth in Serie C Diogo Jota: A tribute. Video Diogo Jota: A tribute Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.