{"id":30593,"date":"2025-07-14T17:00:34","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T17:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=30593"},"modified":"2025-07-14T17:00:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T17:00:34","slug":"the-act-that-put-trump-under-fire-melanias-kiss-and-more-fifa-world-cup-final-in-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=30593","title":{"rendered":"The Act That Put Trump Under Fire, Melania’s Kiss, and More: FIFA World Cup Final in Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"

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From boos to awkward moments and unexpected PDA and more, the FIFA Club World Cup final delivered headlines both on and off the field \u2014 with the Trump Family and the Chelsea players all playing a part.<\/p>\n

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On July 13, 2025, European soccer teams Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain went head-to-head in the FIFA Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium. However, not all the headline-making action happened during the game. See the photos of the highlight moments from the final.<\/p>\n

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Melania and Donald Trump with Gianni Infantino and Leena Al Ashqar during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final match between PSG and Chelsea at MetLife Stadium on July 13 in New Jersey. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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1\u2013 Donald Trump Booed at the FIFA Club World Cup Final<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Donald was front and center for Chelsea’s trophy lift at the sold-out FIFA Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey \u2014 but not everyone welcomed his presence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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First Lady Melania Trump, President Donald Trump, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the FIFA Club World Cup final on July 13, 2025. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The U.S. president was\u00a0met with loud boos<\/a>\u00a0multiple times throughout the event. The first came when he appeared on the stadium’s video boards during the playing of the national anthem.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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First Lady Melania Trump, President Donald Trump, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the FIFA Club World Cup final on July 13, 2025. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Melania and Donald Trump with Gianni Infantino and his wife, Leena Al Ashqar, during the FIFA Club World Cup final on July 13, 2025. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Unlike previous games, where the anthem had been played well in advance of kick-off, this time it took place moments before the match began, specifically aligned with the president’s attendance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Melania and Donald Trump with Gianni Infantino and Leena Al Ashqar during the FIFA Club World Cup final on July 13, 2025. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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As the cameras showed him standing for the anthem, the crowd\u00a0responded with boos<\/a>\u00a0that lasted several seconds. The booing resumed later in the night when Donald returned to the field alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino to present the competition’s trophy, individual awards, and runners-up medals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Melania and Donald Trump with Gianni Infantino and Leena Al Ashqar during the FIFA Club World Cup final on July 13, 2025. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Melania and Donald Trump with Gianni Infantino and Leena Al Ashqar during the FIFA Club World Cup final on July 13, 2025. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Melania and Donald Trump with Gianni Infantino and Leena Al Ashqar during the FIFA Club World Cup final on July 13, 2025. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Finally, as the U.S. and FIFA presidents jointly carried the trophy to the Chelsea players on stage, Gianni moved off camera while Donald remained in full view as Chelsea captain Reece James lifted the trophy amid the celebrations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bettina Anderson, Gianni Infantino, and Leena Al Ashqar with Donald and Donald Trump Jr. during the FIFA Club World Cup final on July 13, 2025. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Once again, the crowd\u00a0voiced its disapproval<\/a>, with boos ringing out as the American president lingered on stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Melania and Donald Trump with Gianni Infantino and Leena Al Ashqar during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final match between PSG and Chelsea at MetLife Stadium on July 13 in New Jersey. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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2 \u2013 The Kiss Between Melania and Donald Trump<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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While the match played out below, another moment drew attention in the VIP suite above. Cameras captured Melania sharing a kiss with her husband. Standing alongside the FIFA president and his wife, Donald leaned in to kiss the first lady on the cheek.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Donald Trump planting a kiss on Melania Trump’s cheek during the FIFA Club World Cup Final on July 13, 2025. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Melania and Donald Trump with Gianni Infantino and Leena Al Ashqar during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final match between PSG and Chelsea at MetLife Stadium on July 13 in New Jersey. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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First Lady Melania Trump, President Donald Trump, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the FIFA Club World Cup final on July 13, 2025. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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3 \u2013 Donald Trump Lingering on Stage with Chelsea Players<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Following the boos, the\u00a0president’s presence<\/a>\u00a0during Chelsea’s post-match celebration also sparked visible confusion among the players themselves.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Donald Trump following the FIFA Club World Cup final match between PSG and Chelsea at MetLife Stadium on July 13, 2025, in New Jersey. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino following the FIFA Club World Cup final match between PSG and Chelsea at MetLife Stadium on July 13, 2025, in New Jersey. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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As Chelsea’s squad prepared to perform the customary trophy lift, soccer star Cole Palmer turned to captain Reece and\u00a0asked<\/a>, “Wait, wait, what’s he doing?” after noticing Donald still standing with them on the podium.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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President Donald Trump following the FIFA Club World Cup final match between PSG and Chelsea at MetLife Stadium on July 13, 2025, in New Jersey. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Donald Trump following the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final match on July 13 in New Jersey. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino presenting medals to the players following the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final match on July 13 in New Jersey. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Reece\u00a0followed with<\/a>, “Are you going to leave?”as the U.S. president smiled and clapped alongside the players. Eventually, Gianni stepped in to guide Donald off the stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump while presenting medals to the players following the FIFA Club World Cup final match on July 13, 2025, in New Jersey. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino presenting medals to the players following the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final match on July 13 in New Jersey. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump presenting a medal to PSG coach Luis Enrique on July 13, 2025, in New Jersey. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Cole later\u00a0explained<\/a>, “I knew he was going to be there, but I didn’t know he was going to be on the stand where we lift the trophy. So, I was a bit confused.” Reece added, “I thought he was going to exit the stage, but he wanted to stay.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump presenting medals to players following the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final match on July 13 in New Jersey. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump presenting medals to players following the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final match on July 13 in New Jersey. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump presenting medals to players on July 13, 2025, in New Jersey. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump presenting medals to players on July 13, 2025, in New Jersey. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Donald Trump presenting a medal to Chelsea captain Reece James following the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final match on July 13 in New Jersey. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Donald Trump presenting a medal to Chelsea captain Reece James following the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final match on July 13 in New Jersey. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Donald Trump presenting a trophy following the FIFA Club World Cup final match on July 13, 2025, in New Jersey. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino following the FIFA Club World Cup final match between PSG and Chelsea at MetLife Stadium on July 13, 2025, in New Jersey. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino following the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final match between PSG and Chelsea at MetLife Stadium on July 13 in New Jersey. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump carrying the FIFA Club World Cup trophy to present to Chelsea FC during the award ceremony after the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final match between Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain at MetLife Stadium on July 13 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump presenting the FIFA Club World Cup trophy to the Chelsea FC players following the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final on July 13. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump presenting the FIFA Club World Cup trophy to the Chelsea FC players following the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final on July 13. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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President Donald Trump while Reece James of Chelsea FC lifts the FIFA Club World Cup trophy at MetLife Stadium on July 13, 2025, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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President Donald Trump while Reece James of Chelsea FC lifts the FIFA Club World Cup trophy at MetLife Stadium on July 13, 2025, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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President Donald Trump while Reece James of Chelsea FC lifts the FIFA Club World Cup trophy at MetLife Stadium on July 13, 2025, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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President Donald Trump while Reece James of Chelsea FC lifts the FIFA Club World Cup trophy at MetLife Stadium on July 13, 2025, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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President Donald Trump and Chelsea FC celebrating the club’s win at the FIFA Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium on July 13, 2025, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Chelsea FC celebrating winning the FIFA Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium on July 13, 2025, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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4 \u2013 Public Criticism Over the President’s Attendance<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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In addition to receiving boos, the president’s decision to attend the soccer match at all did not sit well with many online, especially in light of ongoing crises in the U.S.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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President Donald Trump and Chelsea FC celebrating the club’s win at the FIFA Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium on July 13, 2025, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Social media erupted with criticism. One person\u00a0commented<\/a>,\u00a0“He already forgot about Texas\u2026”<\/i>\u00a0while another wrote,\u00a0“At a soccer game when everything else is going on in the country.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Another netizen shared,\u00a0“He should be in Texas feeding the people that lost everything.”<\/i>\u00a0Someone else added,\u00a0“States are on fire and [he’s] watching soccer \ud83d\ude02\ud83e\udd72\ud83d\ude29.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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