"When the White House posted a picture of US President Donald Trump meeting with world leaders in the Oval Office at the White House this week, eagle-eyed football fans spotted an unlikely piece of silverware in pride of place. The Club World Cup trophy, which Chelsea beat Paris St-Germain to win in July in New Jersey, can be seen on display, external in the president's office in Washington DC."
"But, according to Fifa, that is not quite the case. There are in fact three Club World Cup trophies in existence. The original engraved version is in Zurich, Switzerland, at Fifa's headquarters, as is the custom with all Fifa trophies - including the World Cup. One replica belongs to Chelsea and the holders paraded it during a pre-season friendly against AC Milan. It is the third version that lives in the Oval Office in "recognition of the 2025 tournament's exceptional hosts", Fifa told BBC Sport."
A photograph of the Oval Office showed the Club World Cup trophy on display during a meeting with US President Donald Trump. Fans questioned the presence of the trophy weeks after Chelsea defeated Paris St-Germain at MetLife Stadium. President Trump said he had been told he could keep the trophy in recognition of the United States hosting the month-long tournament. FIFA clarified that three trophies exist: the original engraved version at its Zurich headquarters, a replica owned by Chelsea, and a third presented to the Oval Office in recognition of the tournament hosts. The US-hosted tournament ran across 11 cities and drew criticism for over a million empty seats, weather problems, and pitch-quality concerns despite organisers calling it the "world's most successful club competition".
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