The Club World Cup champions didn't, contrary to online rumors, edit the president from its snap. But critics do think the image choice made a statement.

Donald Trump stole headlines after Chelsea’s Club World Cup triumph with a surprising comment on ‘football’ and ‘soccer’.

Chelsea's Reece James holds the championship trophy as he celebrates with teammates and President Donald Trump, second right, after Chelsea won against Paris St Germain in the Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, July 13, 2025. (Kevin Lamarque/Pool Photo via AP) AP

Donald Trump names Pele as his Greatest of All Time football player, reminiscing about the legend's time with the New York Cosmos during the Club World Cup final.

The U.S. has long referred to European football as "soccer" — but President Donald Trump signaled this week that he could officially change the practice. Speaking to DAZN TV channel, Trump was asked about the possibility of an executive order to rename the sport.

There’s no other way to describe President Donald Trump crashing Chelsea FC’s FIFA Club World Cup celebration. Trump joined FIFA president Gianni Infantino on the pitch at MetLife Stadium after Chelsea beat Paris Saint-Germain,