Last Monday, Donald Trump welcomed the White House the Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky and his French counterpart Emanuel Macron to discuss the Ukraino-Russian conflict. While the discussions took place within the oval office, a detail has not escaped certain observers.
In the background of the official photos published by the White House, you could see the Trophy of the World Cup of clubs. His presence within the Oval Office quickly intrigued Internet users.
Questioned by Dazn on this subject, the American president said that it was a gift from FIFA to thank the United States for their welcome. “Could you keep this trophy for a while? ' We dropped him in the oval office, then I asked: 'When are you going to get it back?', And (the president of FIFA, Gianni Infantino) replied: 'We will never recover it, you can keep it forever in the oval office', ”Said Donald Trump to the sports streaming service by subscription.
The real replica of the trophy in FIFA premises
If Donald Trump has the Club World Cup trophy, where is that of Chelsea? Don't panic! The Blues, winners of the competition on July 13 against Paris Saint-Germain, also hold an official reply.
With the BBC, FIFA clarified that there are three versions of the trophy, the original being preserved in the seats of the great football instance, in Zurich. A story that will remain engraved with diplomacy.
