Chelsea superstar Cole Palmer revealed he was “confused” by Donald Trump‘s presence after the president of the USA stayed on stage for the Club World Cup trophy lift.
Palmer was instrumental in Chelsea’s 3-0 win over PSG, scoring two goals while João Pedro found the net for the other.
All three goals were scored in the first half with PSG’s João Neves red carded before full time.
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Donald Trump stands on the podium with Chelsea. Getty
When it came time to lift the trophy at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Trump was front and centre with FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
Both men brought the trophy over to Chelsea captain Reece James as Infantino tried to usher Trump off the stage.
The US president stayed there smiling and clapping as goalkeeper Robert Sánchez encouraged James to lift the trophy.
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Cole Palmer receives his golden ball award from Donald Trump. Getty
Chelsea’s players celebrated around Trump with Infantino stepping in to take him towards the back.
Palmer, in his classic nonchalant manner, was asked about it post-match.
“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,” he said.
“I was a bit confused.”
Trump was booed in the stadium when he appeared on the big screen during the national anthem.
