President Donald Trump made a light-hearted remark about potentially signing an executive order to officially rename soccer as ‘football’ in the United States during his attendance at the FIFA Club World Cup final. The event took place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, where Trump watched Chelsea defeat Paris Saint-Germain 3-0, marking a significant upset in the competition.
While in attendance, Trump also praised FIFA President Gianni Infantino for organizing the tournament and expressed interest in renaming the sport. He stated, ‘I think we can do that, I think we can do that,’ indicating a humorous take on the potential policy change. In addition to his comments about the sport, Trump acknowledged Pelé as the greatest soccer player of all time, highlighting his time with the New York Cosmos in the 1970s.
Trump’s remarks, though lighthearted, reflected his broader engagement with international sports events. He also remarked on the significance of the tournament, noting that it was held one year before the World Cup takes place in North America. His comments were met with both laughter and a show of support from the crowd, underscoring the cultural and political dimensions of his public appearances.