Reece James has revealed what US President Donald Trump said to him while handing over the Club World Cup trophy.

Chelsea's victory at the FIFA Club World Cup saw Reece James celebrated for his resilience. Following the win, Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton shared an Instagram message, praising James's perseverance through injury setbacks.

Chelsea players, Reece James, and Cole Palmer said they weren’t expecting the President of the United States, Donald Trump, to remain on the podium after presenting the trophy to the Premier League club.

Reece James says he is living his dream after captaining Chelsea to Club World Cup glory – and is confident his side can now mount a Premier League title challenge.James, 25, grew up a Chelsea fan

Chelsea captain Reece James has explained what happened when Donald Trump 'gatecrashed' the team's trophy lifting at the Club World Cup yesterday (13 June).

"Answering your question, before, 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." Chelsea had been labelled underdogs for the final against reigning European champions Paris St-Germain, but shook off the tag to stun the French side 3-0.

Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton hailed “brother” Reece James after Chelsea’s staggering FIFA Club World Cup victory.Chelsea stunned Paris Saint-Germain FC, 3-0, in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup over the weekend at MetLife Stadium

The final of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium was an unprecedented event, not only because of Chelsea's victory as the first champion of the tournament's new era, bu

Just when you think you have seen it all, Donald Trump joins in with Chelsea’s Club World Cup trophy lift in America! Chelsea won the Club World Cup last night after beating European Champions PSG 3-0 in what was actually a very comfortable win for Enzo Maresca’s side.