Lip Reader Uncovers Shocking Trump Remarks to Cole Palmer and Chelsea Team—What Did He Really Say?

So, picture this: Donald Trump decides to crash Chelsea’s big moment at the Club World Cup final—trophy in hand, sticking around like that guest at a party who just won’t leave. Now, a lip reader has peeled back the silence to reveal what was actually whispered between the former US president and the Blues’ squad. Was Trump genuinely the biggest Chelsea fan, or just a surprise third wheel during those celebrations? And how did Cole Palmer, star of the match, really feel about having the “Home Alone 2” cameo right beside him on stage? There’s a lot more to unpack here, from Reece James politely asking permission to lift the trophy, to Robert Sanchez inviting Trump into the spotlight. It’s a curious mix of sports, spectacle, and, well… presidential theatrics—making you wonder if the US president’s newfound football fandom is as genuine as his on-stage trophy linger. Intrigued? LEARN MORE.

A lip reader has worked out what was said between Donald Trump and the Chelsea squad after the US president’s controversial appearance at the Club World Cup final yesterday.

The 79-year-old has taken a close interest in the international tournament this summer, in what is a precursor to next summer’s World Cup, even inviting the Juventus squad to the White House so he could meet US nationals Weston McKennie and Timothy Weah, even if they found the experience a little weird.

So it was perhaps no surprise that he and Melania decided to head to New Jersey for the final on Sunday 13 July, as Chelsea surprised everyone by defeating the seemingly unstoppable PSG 3-0 after two goals from Cole Palmer and one from new signing Joao Pedro.

Although the half-time show left a lot of viewers disappointed, they were completely baffled when Trump decided to join the Chelsea players on stage as they collected their trophy at the end of the game, and even more so when he didn’t leave.

Trump stayed on stage for the trophy lift (David Ramos/Getty Images)

The US president has already been compared to John Terry, who memorably wore a full Chelsea kit in the 2012 Champions League final despite being suspended for the game, and it seems as if Palmer wasn’t too keen on having the man from Home Alone 2: Lost in New York next to him as he won player of the tournament.

And now, a lip reader has revealed exactly what they think was said to Palmer, captain Reece James and goalkeeper Robert Sanchez during the trophy celebrations yesterday.

Jeremy Freeman suggests that when Trump presented the individual trophy to English player Palmer, he said: “Chelsea’s biggest fan. I’m a big fan of you. So well done you.” I wonder if Trump also had him in his FPL team a couple of seasons back?

Palmer didn’t share the joy of his teammates with Trump being present (Carl Recine – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Freeman also clarified what was said between Trump and the captain as he decided to stay for the lifting of the trophy.

While Palmer was looking very confused in the background, which to be fair is his usual expression, Freeman revealed James had asked for the president’s permission to lift the trophy.

As Palmer said: “No, no, just wait, wait…wait…wait,” James turned to Trump for his approval.

James reportedly said “I can lift?”, with Trump responding “Oh we can, good!”

According to Freeman, Sanchez was more amenable than some of his other teammates to have the Republican leader on stage.

“Please, sir,” the goalkeeper said to Trump, according to Freeman, before asking him: “Want us to lift the trophy next to you?”