President Trump in the spotlight at the Club World Cup final

The 2025 Club World Cup final was supposed to be a grand celebration of football – emotion, passion, and competition at the highest level. Chelsea ruthlessly crushed PSG 3-0, and fans were treated to a fantastic spectacle… until someone nobody expected took the stage – Donald Trump. 😲

During the trophy presentation, the former US president stood front and center in front of captain Reece James and match MVP Cole Palmer, just as they were about to receive their awards. Organizers repeatedly asked him to step aside, but Trump stubbornly refused to leave the spotlight, causing consternation among the players and… loud boos from the stands! 👎🔥

🎭 The show was stolen… but not in a good way

Instead of on-field excitement, media and fans alike began commenting on the bizarre incident. Many fans called Trump's behavior "embarrassing" and "disrespectful to the players." Memes quickly emerged online, and #TrumpFinal began trending on Twitter faster than the match result itself.

🔮 Politics and football – not always a good mix?

Trump later commented on the fuss, saying he "just wanted to celebrate American success" and added that he intended to boost soccer's popularity in the US ahead of the upcoming 2026 World Cup. However, his approach to "generating interest" left much to be desired. 🤦♂️

Was this incident just a coincidence or a deliberate PR strategy? One thing is certain: the final, intended as a celebration of football, was overshadowed by unexpected political theatrics.