“I Was Scared!” – Marc Cucurella Reveals Hilarious Moment Donald Trump Crashed Chelsea’s Club World Cup Celebration
Chelsea's Marc Cucurella recalls the awkward moment former U.S. President Donald Trump refused to leave the stage during their Club World Cup trophy lift, leaving players stunned and confused.
Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella has revealed that former U.S. President Donald Trump caused quite a stir during the Blues’ Club World Cup celebrations — admitting he was left “scared s***less” when Trump refused to leave the stage.
The bizarre moment took place at the MetLife Stadium after Chelsea’s 3-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain, a result that secured them the prestigious international trophy. As the players gathered to lift the silverware, their post-match joy took a surprising turn when Trump made an unexpected appearance.
Cucurella opened up about the awkward encounter, explaining that Trump was meant to present the trophy and then exit the stage — but instead, he lingered awkwardly as the team prepared for their big moment.
“We had been told that, as a rule, Donald Trump would come to present us with the trophy and that we couldn’t lift it until he left,” the Spanish full-back said.
“And of course, we were all there waiting for him to leave, but the guy didn’t want to leave, and on top of that, we looked at him and he said, ‘Get him up, I’ll stay here, and so on.’”
“And I wondered who would say anything to him, you know… I was scared s***less!”
The moment was as confusing for fans as it was for the Chelsea squad. While the team danced and celebrated, Trump stood among them, clapping and smiling as if he were part of the group. Cole Palmer, who played a key role in the final, appeared visibly puzzled in photos from the incident.
Reece James, who captained the team on the night and lifted the trophy, remained composed, though it’s unclear whether he too was caught off guard by Trump’s prolonged presence.
This isn’t the first time Trump has made a surprise sporting appearance, but his timing and refusal to step aside during such a significant moment made this one particularly memorable.
For Chelsea, the win capped off a strong international campaign and added another trophy to their cabinet — though it’s safe to say no one expected a U.S. political figure to become a main character in the celebrations.
Cucurella’s honest and humorous comments shed light on the behind-the-scenes drama of what should’ve been a straightforward trophy lift — and gave fans a hilarious glimpse into the surreal world of modern football celebrations.
With Chelsea back in training and focused on the new season ahead, one thing’s for sure — it’s a night the players won’t forget anytime soon.