In an unprecedented incident that mixes sports and politics, former US President Donald Trump has sparked widespread controversy with shocking statements about the Club World Cup, which Chelsea won after defeating Paris Saint -Germain with three clean goals in an exciting final hosted by the “Metlive” stadium in New Jersey.
During a television interview with the “Dazn” channel, Trump stated that the cup received by Chelsea captain, Reese James, from his hands and in the presence of the President of “FIFA” Gianni Infantino, was not the original version, but “a true version”, while confirmed that the original cup has become a “permanent part” of the holdings of the Oval Office in the American capital, Washington.
Trump said: “I asked them when Chelsea will receive the cup?
The incident caused confusion within the Chelsea ranks during the coronation, according to eyewitnesses, as it became clear that Trump’s presence on the coronation platform was not completely planned, and pushed Infantino to direct quiet appeals to the former American president to limit his intervention in the coronation ceremony.
Despite the spread of videos and statements, there was no official confirmation from the International Football Association (FIFA) regarding the original cup site, which opens the door for speculation about the authenticity of the novel that Trump has.
This event comes at a time when attention is turning towards the increasing political symbolism in the major sports championships, especially when these activities are on the territory of the United States, the country hosting the next World Cup in 2026.
Even further notice, the fate of the original cup remains uncertain, but Chelsea is certain that the final settled, while Trump added a new chapter in the dialectic of sport politicization.