CWC: Trump put your medal in his pocket, took it to White House – Cucurella tells Madueke
Chelsea star, Marc Cucurella, has told his former teammate, Noni Madueke that President of the United States of America, Donald Trump collected his FIFA Club World Cup medal, put it in his pocket and took it to the White House.
The Spaniard said it was strange to him that the England international opted to join Arsenal before playing in the final against Paris Saint-Germain.
DAILY POST reports that Madueke, born to Nigerian parents but represents England internationally, left the Chelsea team in the United States just hours after the semifinal win over Fluminense.
He returned to London to for his medical and to put finishing touches on his move to Arsenal.
Speaking to Gerard Moreno, Spanish full-back Cucurella, said the England player has missed a golden opportunity to have the FIFA Club World Cup medal
Cucurella wondered why Madueke failed to delay his move to Arsenal by a couple of days.
As quoted by talkSPORT, the Spain international said, “He[Trump] put it in his pocket. He has it there in the White House, very well placed.
“Yes, I think so. I think he missed a good opportunity…
“In the end, I think it could have delayed him a couple of days since he left a day early or something like that. ”
The left-back said it would not have cost Madueke anything to wait until the final match of the competition.
“I think he missed a pretty good opportunity.”
Chelsea beat Paris Saint-Germain, PSG, 3-0 in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup to become the champions. Cole Palmer scored twice and assisted the third goal in the first half to seal a stunning win for Enzo Maresca’s side.
CWC: Trump put your medal in his pocket, took it to White House – Cucurella tells Madueke
