The Club World Cup champions didn't, contrary to online rumors, edit the president from its snap. But critics do think the image choice made a statement.

Even Cole Palmer took leave of his famously understated demeanour as the world’s most powerful man turned party-gatecrasher at the Club World Cup.

Chelsea have been praised for their subtle but hilariously brutal response to Donald Trump gatecrashing their trophy celebration at the Club World Cup on Sunday (13 July). The American President, 79, attended the final match with his wife Melania as they watched on from a private box at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Trump was right in the middle of the English side’s players as captain Reece James received the trophy and then lifted it above his head. Video appeared to show FIFA President Gianni Infantino gesturing for Trump to leave the players to it, but Trump stayed where he was.

U.S. President Donald Trump paid homage to soccer great Pele after being met with boos and cheers from the crowd at the Club World Cup final on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Several social media users pointed out that Cole Palmer was ‘reluctant’ to shake hands with President Trump after Chelsea's Club Wold Cup win

The President's attendance of the FIFA Club World Cup final is the latest in a string of high-profile sports-related trips in his second term.