
In an astonishing twist following Chelsea’s emphatic 3–0 victory over PSG in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final, former U.S. President Donald J. Trump has reportedly kept the original Club World Cup trophy inside the Oval Office, while the triumphant Chelsea squad lifted a replica at the podium.
This bizarre development unfolded after Trump made a surprise appearance during the trophy presentation at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, where the final took place. According to multiple credible reports, including a confirmation by Trump himself, the original, gold-plated Club World Cup trophy — crafted in partnership with Tiffany & Co. — was handed over to the former president and now sits proudly in his Oval Office.
“I said, ‘You know what? We’re going to keep it. They’re going to make a new one,’” Trump said, grinning. “It’s in the Oval Office right now. It’s a beautiful trophy. They told me I could have it.”
FIFA has yet to issue an official statement explaining why or how the sport’s most prestigious club trophy ended up as a presidential souvenir. Sources close to the tournament’s organizing committee suggest that Trump, who played host to the event and reportedly facilitated key logistics through his political connections, was gifted the original as a symbolic gesture — one that has now stirred a diplomatic and sporting controversy.
Chelsea players, unaware of the switch, celebrated their victory with what was later revealed to be a brand-new replica, manufactured at short notice after Trump’s Oval Office claim. Footage of the presentation shows visible confusion on the faces of some players, including captain Re