Trump says ‘soccer’ could be renamed to ‘football’
US President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino carries the FIFA Club World Cup cup to the stage before presenting to Chelsea FC at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford on July 13, 2025. The USA, the USA, Mexico and Canada hosted the FIFA CWC competition for the first time a year before the planning to host the World Cup in 2026.
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The United States has long been called “football” to European football – but President Donald Trump pointed out that this week can formally change the application.
Speaking to Dazn TV channel, Trump was asked the possibility of an execution order to rename the sport.
“I think we can do this, I think I can do it,” he laughed Trump laughed while talking with global sports pennant In an interview published on Monday.
They call it ‘football’, but I think we call it ‘football’, but this change can be made very easily. BIt is great to watch UT, ”he said.
Trump’s name seems to be serious about changing, but it is definitely seen that the British caught the mistake because he said “beautiful game”. CNBC has reached the White House for more comments and is waiting for a response.
Trump, who is ready for the FIFA Club World Cup final match, was next to Chelsea, who won the competition cup – to be loved by the players.
The new expanded football or football tournament was launched this year and saw that the best flight teams from around the world competed in 12 places in the US last month. British club Chelsea, French colleagues Paris St. Germain (PSG) stunned and won 3-0 on Sunday.
Chelsea captain Reece James and his teammates, US President Donald Trump, on July 13, 2025 East Rutherford, New Jersey’de Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain FIFA Club World Cup 2025 while looking at the last match of the FIFA Club World Cup Cup celebrations.
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Trump, while lifting the cup with Chelsea players unexpectedly appeared on the stage. There are a lot of money to be won in football – the tournament win Chelsea about £ 84 million (almost $ 113 million) clarified. According to BBCFor their participation and performance.
When the Chelsea players were asked Trump’s cup presentation “collapse”, Chelsea captain Reece James said, “It was quite high if it was honest. I couldn’t hear it too much. I just congratulated me and the team for lifting the trophy and told us to enjoy the moment.”
Cole Palmer, who was effective in every three goals that became clear by the team, seemed to be visible at that time.
Cole Palmer #10 of Chelsea FC collects the gold medal after the FIFA Club World Cup between Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey on July 13, 2025 from US President Donald Trump.
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Known for his protectionist stance, the president of the “American” President, Dazn told Dazn that sports have a unifying quality and that he was about “love” among countries.
“The game is about the union, about everyone coming together,” Aga said.
“This is about too much love among different international countries,” he added, “The most international sport on this planet can really bring the world together.”
When the United States is ready to host the World Cup with Mexico and Canada, it will not be able to escape the football mania next year.
