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.

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

Donald Trump claimed FIFA President Gianni Infantino gifted him the original FIFA Club World Cup trophy, stating it would remain in the Oval Office. Consequently, Chelsea received a replica after their victory.

President Trump stirred controversy by claiming FIFA gifted him the original Club World Cup trophy, currently in the Oval Office. He joked about renaming soccer to football and surprised Chelsea players by staying on stage during the trophy presentation at the tournament final.

They call it football, but I guess we call it soccer,’ Trump said in an interview with a sports streaming channel. 'But that change could be made very easily.'

The president recounted how the Club World Cup trophy ended up in the Oval Office during an interview at the tournament finals on Sunday.

US President Donald Trump attended the FIFA Club World Cup final between Chelsea and Paris Saint Germain that took place at the MetLife Stadium on Monday (IST) and hailed the great work that