EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.: Chelsea FC won the FIFA Club World Cup, upsetting Champions League winner Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the final Sunday at MetLife Stadium.
PSG tried to cap a historic season — winning the French league, the French Cup, the French Super Cup, and the Champions League — but Chelsea, which finished fourth in the Premier League last season, thwarted that attempt in front of an announced crowd of 81,118, including U.S. President Donald Trump.
Speaking to reporters on the tarmac after the game, Trump said, “It was a little bit of an upset I guess you would say, but it was a great, great match, very well played, tremendous crowd.”
Following the awards presentation, Chelsea’s team celebration was delayed as Trump stood next to captain Reece James and did not move. After waiting, the team celebrated while FIFA President Gianni Infantino escorted Trump behind them.
Trump was booed by fans as he joined Infantino for the postgame trophy ceremony. He waved to the crowd and presented awards to players, including Doue (young player), Sanchez (golden glove), and Palmer (golden ball). Boos intensified when Trump and Infantino posed with FIFA referees for a photo.
PSG coach Luis Enrique appeared to hit Chelsea’s João Pedro in the face after the match. PSG’s Nuno Mendes also attempted to confront Chelsea players, and the situation took several minutes to diffuse before players separated. Chelsea celebrated with fans as PSG players remained on the pitch.