Why Trump was booed at Club World Cup final between PSG and Chelsea. Exact moment caught on camera

President Donald Trump, who attended the FIFA Club World Cup final between PSG and Chelsea on Sunday, was booed at the MetLife Stadium

Published on: Jul 14, 2025, 03:26:45 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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President Donald Trump, who attended the FIFA Club World Cup final between PSG and Chelsea on Sunday, received several boos at the MetLife Stadium. The 79-year-old was accompanied by his wife and First Lady Melania Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. He was later joined by several administration officials, including AG Pam Bondi.

President Donald Trump, from right, presents the Golden Ball award to Chelsea's Cole Palmer (AP)

As Trump entered the stadium, he was applauded. However, the cheers turned into boos soon after a Jumbotron screen briefly showed him saluting to the US national anthem. The camera quickly cut away. The Republican was attending the game on the first anniversary of the assassination attempt that he survived at an election rally in Pennsylvania.

After Chelsea won the game, Trump walked down to the ground for the trophy presentation. He was booed again.

Why Trump was booed at the Club World Cup final

Trump’s presence, alongside Melania Trump, Pam Bondi, Kristi Noem, Tom Brady, and others, occurred amid heightened political tensions in the past week. His administration is facing severe scrutiny over the DOJ's handling of the Epstein files. Some opposition to the president also comes from his immigration policies, including mass deportation plans.

The ongoing Jeffrey Epstein files controversy, involving Pam Bondi and Dan Bongino, fueled criticism. Laura Loomer and others accused Trump of shielding Bondi.

Donald Trump faced similar boos at a 2019 World Series game and a 2021 boxing match.

Trump joined FIFA President Infantino in a luxury suite, with the event showcasing performers like J Balvin, Doja Cat, Tems, Robbie Williams, and Laura Pausini.

Trump has made no secret of his desire to use this year's club championship and next year's 2026 World Cup as symbols of the "Golden Age of America" during his second term in the White House.

Next year's World Cup, the final of which will be held at the same stadium, will coincide with the 250th anniversary of America's independence.

Trump has even set up a White House task force to ensure next year's championship -- hosted jointly with Canada and Mexico -- goes smoothly.

(With inputs from AFP)

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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