Cole Palmer, Donald Trump and Club World Cup
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Chelsea’s emphatic victory over European champions PSG in the Club World Cup final was overshadowed by the actions of American President Donald Trump.
Trump was right in the middle of the English side’s players as captain Reece James received the trophy and then lifted it above his head. Video appeared to show FIFA President Gianni Infantino gesturing for Trump to leave the players to it, but Trump stayed where he was.
Several social media users pointed out that Cole Palmer was ‘reluctant’ to shake hands with President Trump after Chelsea's Club Wold Cup win