I was a bit confused,” said Chelsea soccer star Cole Palmer after the president neglected to leave the stage following the trophy presentation ceremony.

Chelsea were given a replica instead of the original FIFA Club World Cup trophy after their triumphU.S. President Donald Trump, who was at the heart of the celebrations, later disclosed the location of the real trophyFIFA has yet to confirm if Chelsea will keep the replica trophy permanently or if it will be returnedU.

Sports commentators worry about the “Trumpification” of soccer ahead of next year’s World Cup. Rights groups are concerned about how international fans will be treated.

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.

Chelsea's Cole Palmer says he was a bit confused by US President Donald Trump's presence on the stage during the Club World Cup trophy lift.