President Trump was seen celebrating with the Chelsea FC team after they won the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, and he was gifted a trophy by FIFA, which he displayed in the Oval Office. The trophy was a replica given to the team, while the original remains in Trump's possession, highlighting a unique instance of a U.S. president engaging with a sports trophy in a ceremonial context.
Donald Trump claimed he kept the original FIFA Club World Cup trophy for himself after a staged photo op, stating it was placed in the Oval Office and that a replica was used for the event, with the original trophy remaining with him.
The US men's national soccer team, led by veteran Tim Ream, is determined to win the Gold Cup final against Mexico, emphasizing the importance of lifting the trophy despite challenges like missing top players and facing a partisan crowd. The team views this match as a crucial opportunity to secure a significant victory and gain valuable experience under pressure ahead of the World Cup.
Inter Miami has already earned over $21 million from their participation in the FIFA Club World Cup, highlighting the significant financial benefits for non-European clubs that advance in the tournament, despite facing giants like PSG and Real Madrid.
The Florida Panthers, after winning their second consecutive Stanley Cup, appear to have damaged the historic trophy, with images showing the bottom and bowl of the Cup torn, despite its usual careful handling. The Cup has a long history of rough treatment and damage, often being used for celebrations involving food and drinks. The team celebrated their victory with a parade and rally in Fort Lauderdale.
Coco Gauff won the French Open, defeating Aryna Sabalenka, but humorously lamented that she couldn't take the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen trophy home as it stays with the tournament, instead receiving a mini replica. She celebrated her victory on social media and expressed her determination to win more Grand Slam titles in the future.
Chelsea won the UEFA Conference League, their first major trophy since 2021, in a season marked by strategic player rotation, youth development, and overcoming near-elimination, culminating in a 4-1 final victory over Real Betis that celebrated their first win in all five UEFA club tournaments.
President Biden sarcastically congratulated Donald Trump on his golf trophies, with others mocking Trump's bragging and questioning the probability of his wins. Trump has a history of boasting about his golf achievements, facing accusations of cheating from various sources, including faking scores, moving his ball into better positions, and engaging in unbelievable cheating during rounds with celebrities.
Max Verstappen has finally received a replacement trophy after Lando Norris accidentally broke his original one during post-podium celebrations at the Hungarian Grand Prix in July. The trophy, which cost $45,000 and took six months to decorate, was fast-tracked by the Herendi Porcelanmanufaktura Zrt company and completed in just five weeks. Verstappen and Norris shared light-hearted moments during the handover, with Verstappen jokingly telling Norris not to touch the new trophy. The incident follows Red Bull breaking their winning constructors' trophy at the Belgian Grand Prix a week earlier.
Harry Kane missed out on winning his first career trophy as his new team, Bayern Munich, lost 3-0 to RB Leipzig in the DFL-Supercup. Kane made his debut as a substitute, but Leipzig's Dani Olmo scored a hat-trick to secure the victory. This defeat adds to Kane's trophyless career, as he never won a trophy during his 12-year stint at Tottenham.
Lando Norris accidentally breaks Max Verstappen's winner's trophy at the Hungarian Grand Prix while celebrating on the podium, causing it to fall and smash onto the floor. The handmade porcelain trophy, worth $44,500, had its base broken off. Verstappen appeared unfazed and carried the broken parts with a smile.
Wyndham Clark celebrated his U.S. Open victory by partying at a West Hollywood lounge, where he chugged alcohol out of his new trophy. Witnesses say the golf star kept the bash going into the wee hours of Monday morning. Clark won his first-ever major at the Los Angeles Country Club course, beating out Rickie Fowler, Rory McIlroy, and Scottie Scheffler.
Emiliano Grillo wins the Charles Schwab Challenge, his second career PGA Tour event, after a playoff with Adam Schenk. After the win, he jokingly introduces his "new girlfriend" as the trophy. Grillo showed mental toughness after an untimely double bogey on 18, inviting young children to join him on the first tee while waiting for the playoff. His tee shot on the second playoff hole took a lucky bounce and he sank a birdie to win the title and move to 18th on the FedEx Cup points list.
Jena Sims, who is pregnant with her and Brooks Koepka's first child, responded to a commenter asking why she wasn't at the Oak Hill County Club celebrating her husband's PGA Championship win by posting a video of herself cleaning the trophy case and making room for the new hardware. Koepka won his third PGA Championship and fifth major title, earning a record $3.15 million for the major.