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Watch: German chancellor surprises Trump with 'Trump 47' football jersey at G7

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz gave U.S. President Donald Trump a personalized football jersey with the name 'Trump 47' during the G7 summit in France. The gesture occurred during a working session attended by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and was described as a light-hearted moment amid discussions on international issues.

Updated: 16/06/2026 - 13:07 GMT+2

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz presented U.S. President Donald Trump with a personalized football jersey during the G7 summit in France.

A light-hearted World Cup moment briefly stole the spotlight at the G7 summit in France on Tuesday when German Chancellor Friedrich Merz presented U.S. President Donald Trump with a German national football team jersey bearing the name “Trump 47.”

The gift was exchanged as G7 leaders gathered for a working session attended by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Video showed Merz handing the jersey to Trump before leaders took their seats for discussions on Ukraine, the Middle East and global economic challenges.

The gesture came as football remains in the global spotlight during the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The personalized jersey drew smiles from leaders gathered around the table and provided a rare informal moment during a summit dominated by discussions on international conflicts and diplomacy.

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Watch: German chancellor surprises Trump with 'Trump 47' football jersey at G7

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz gave U.S. President Donald Trump a personalized football jersey with the name 'Trump 47' during the G7 summit in France. The gesture occurred during a working session attended by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and was described as a light-hearted moment amid discussions on international issues.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a neutral account of an event without overtly favoring any political perspective. It describes the gesture as light-hearted and provides context about the G7 summit's focus on international issues, without using biased language or emphasizing one side over another.

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