In a bizarre twist that has left football fans scratching their heads, Donald Trump Jr. has claimed that several Chelsea players invited him to join their Club World Cup celebrations—an encounter he described as "awkward."
The son of the former US president took to social media to share the strange anecdote, which has since gone viral. According to Trump Jr., the incident occurred after Chelsea's victory in the 2022 FIFA Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi.
An Unlikely Invitation
"So apparently some of the Chelsea players thought it’d be a good idea to invite me to their post-match party," Trump Jr. wrote. "I’m not sure if they knew who I was or just wanted to stir the pot, but it was definitely one of those ‘wait, what?’ moments."
While he didn’t name the players involved, the revelation has sparked speculation among fans about who might have extended the invitation. Some have joked that it could have been a prank, while others wonder if the players were genuinely unaware of his controversial political background.
Mixed Reactions Online
The story has divided social media, with some users finding humour in the situation and others questioning its authenticity. One Twitter user quipped, "Imagine being at a Chelsea after-party and suddenly spotting Trump Jr. in the corner holding a lukewarm beer."
Others were less amused, with one critic writing, "Of all the people to invite, why him? This feels like a PR stunt gone wrong."
Chelsea’s Club World Cup Triumph
Chelsea secured their first-ever Club World Cup title in February 2022, defeating Palmeiras 2-1 in the final. The win capped off a successful period for the club under then-manager Thomas Tuchel, adding to their UEFA Champions League and UEFA Super Cup victories.
Whether Trump Jr. actually attended the celebrations remains unclear, but his account has certainly added an unexpected footnote to Chelsea’s historic achievement.
