Overview

• A MetLife Stadium crowd of 80,000 booed President Trump and the First Lady during the national anthem and ceremony despite the New York Post’s headline touting ‘huge applause.’
• Reporters and social media critics swiftly refuted the Post’s claim, with digital outlet MeidasTouch labeling the paper ‘a laughing stock’ after videos showed widespread jeers.
• Chelsea’s 3-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain concluded with Trump lingering on stage for the trophy photo, prompting captain Reece James and forward Cole Palmer to express confusion.
• FIFA president Gianni Infantino eventually guided Trump off the stand, ending an awkward trophy presentation that overshadowed the final moments of the match.
• The incident has intensified scrutiny of US capacity to host the 2026 World Cup and highlighted the deep political divide at major sports events.