On July 16, 2025, a viral video claimed to show FIFA President Gianni Infantino criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump for taking the Club World Cup trophy for himself. In the summer of 2025, the United States hosted the FIFA Club World Cup, with Trump attending the final match in New Jersey on July 13.

After handing out the medals to the winners and runners-up, Trump and Infantino strode up to the Blues’ squad with the all-new Club World Cup trophy in hand. James was the recipient, and Infantino encouraged the U.S. President to walk off stage.

The FIFA Club World Cup final between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain was overshadowed by a post-match brawl and an awkward appearance from Donald Trump on the pitch