Body language expert breaks down reactions to Trump’s ‘embarrassing’ act at FIFA Club World Cup final
A body language expert has broken down the reactions to Donald Trump joining in with the Chelsea FC celebrations at the FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday.
Trump was in attendance at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, where UK soccer team Chelsea F.C defeated Paris Saint-German 3-0 in a dominant display from the English side.
A double from talisman Cole Palmer, plus a goal from new signing João Pedro, saw the Blues race into a 3-0 first half lead, while a straight red for PSG's João Neves in the second half only piled more misery on the French side.
The POTUS joined FIFA president Gianni Infantino to hand over the trophy to the Chelsea squad after the match, and even joined in the celebrations.
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Trump awarded the prize to Chelsea captain Reece James, but while Infantino removed himself from shot, Trump stayed standing alongside the team as they celebrated their triumph.
The whole cringe-inducing moment led to many on the internet labelling Trump's behavior as 'embarrassing'.
Body language expert Darren Stanton shared an insight into the reactions of the Chelsea players concerning Trump's presence while they were celebrating.
Speaking on behalf of OLBGI, Stanton said: "Reece James, who's got the trophy initially, I don't think he's too fazed by Donald Trump. I think he's just like in the moment, he's ecstatic about the win, holding the trophy up."
It's talisman Cole Palmer who looks the most perplexed, with the body language expert adding: "Cole Palmer, who is standing behind Trump, it’s quite a tight shot, and he’s like ‘What's he doing here? Like what's he got to do with it?’.
"Palmer looks a bit perplexed as to why Trump is there. He's got a sort of look of confusion and bewilderment on his face."
Stanton also shared his insight into Trump's body language, claiming the president is very ‘disingenuous’ during the celebrations.
"I think Trump is so disingenuous, he's got such a fake smile, a masking smile, it's almost like a dad at a wedding, he's trying to show excitement, but he's like a fish out of water," the expert said.
"Trump makes these kinds of fist gestures and jumps up and down. I just think Trump is trying his best to get involved in the excitement, but not really authentic.”
Speaking after the match, Palmer admitted to being left perplexed by the fact that Trump didn't leave the stage.
He told press: "I knew he was going to be there, but I didn't know he was going be on the stand where we lift the trophy. So, I was a bit confused."
Topics: Donald Trump, Football, Sport
Callum Jones