Chelsea star Cole Palmer has disclosed details of his interaction with US President Donald Trump during the FIFA Club World Cup final trophy presentation at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Palmer, who scored twice and provided an assist in Chelsea’s 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain, received the tournament’s best player award from Trump, who revealed that his son was Palmer’s biggest fan.The 23-year-old attacking midfielder played a crucial role in Chelsea’s triumph, contributing to all three goals in the final match. His performance helped the Blues secure an unexpected victory against the Champions League winners champions PSG.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The trophy presentation ceremony took an unexpected turn when Trump remained on the podium during Chelsea’s celebrations, contrary to the traditional protocol.“I knew he was going to be here, but I didn’t know he was going to be on the stand when we lifted the trophy. I was a bit confused, yes,” Palmer said regarding Trump’s presence during the ceremony.Chelsea captain Reece James also expressed surprise at the situation. “They told me that he was going to present the trophy and then exit the stage, and I thought that he was going to exit the stage, but he wanted to stay,” James stated.During Palmer’s recent trip to St Kitts & Nevis, he shared the details of his brief exchange with the President. “When he gave me the award, he said his son is my biggest fan,” Palmer told the Mail. “I can’t remember what I said. I think I said ‘Thank you’ or something.”The Chelsea squad now has a three-week break before returning to pre-season training. The players are scheduled to report back during the week beginning August 4.The team’s focus will then shift to their Premier League campaign, with their first match scheduled against Crystal Palace on August 17.
