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Trump Gets Mixed Reception At Soccer Final, A Test Run For The World Cup

President Donald Trump, next to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, takes the field to participate in the trophy ceremony after the Club World Cup final in East Rutherford, N.J., on Sunday. (AP)

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — President Donald Trump stood and saluted from a suite at midfield Sunday, briefly the center of attention amid the final match of a global competition that has been a precursor for a much bigger event next year.

Sunday’s FIFA Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium featured Chelsea FC defeating Paris Saint-Germain 3-0, culminating weeks of competition in U.S. stadiums. It was something of a test run for the World Cup, which will include many of the same top names in the sport playing on behalf of their national teams.

That’s why many world leaders and sports fans have been scrutinizing the club games for on- and off-field clues about America’s ability to host. The skepticism is driven by concerns over whether a president who has taken actions to close America’s borders and imposed wholesale bans on residents from some countries can host a quadrennial celebration of global camaraderie and athleticism.

In one indication of the mixed relationship the “America First” president has with the global game, some on Sunday cheered his attendance, chanted “USA! USA!” and turned to take photos. But when he appeared on the jumbo screen during the national anthem, boos rose up before the camera quickly turned elsewhere.

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As Trump took the field with FIFA president Gianni Infantino after the match for the medal ceremony the crowd loudly booed Trump again as he pumped his fists and took the stage. Chelsea players gave one another confused looks as Trump continued to linger while they raised the trophy in celebration.

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