There seemed to be confusion over Trump's presence on the stage during the trophy presentation. Brady was also spotted at MetLife Stadium with Robert Kraft.

The Club World Cup champion team didn't, contrary to online rumors, edit the president from its snap. But critics do think the image choice made a statement.

Germain in the Club World Cup final should have ended in a straightforward trophy presentation. Instead, it turned into an awkward political sideshow — courtesy of U.S. President Donald Trump, who was armed with extra protection at MetLife Stadium.