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VIDEO: Cole Palmer poses for selfie with NYPD police officer before jetting off after Chelsea Club World Cup heroics

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<p>Palmer’s new-found status in the Big Apple comes after his sensational performance at the MetLife Stadium, where he<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/cole-palmer-frank-lampard-didier-drogba-d-eden-hazard-all-in-one-chelsea-newest-modern-legend-combines-best-attributes-stamford-bridge-immortals/blt765e7ca5ca871597" target="_blank"> scored twice and assisted another</a> in <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/cole-palmer-brutal-three-word-message-chelsea-revels-club-world-cup-triumph/bltec8253b76d9dfae8" target="_blank">Chelsea's 3-0 dismantling of the French champions</a>. His dazzling display earned him the prestigious Player of the Tournament accolade, an honour which was presented by none other than U.S. President Donald Trump.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Palmer paused to engage with a member of the NYPD as he exited his hotel in midtown Manhattan. Captured in a video shared by the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-14904945/Chelseas-Club-World-Cup-Cole-Palmer-selfie-NYPD-cop-win-PSG.html" target="_blank"><em>Daily Mail</em></a><em>, </em>Palmer smiled for a selfie with the officer, an interaction that symbolised his rising stardom in the U.S.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Cole Palmer was spotted taking a selfie with an NYPD officer as he made an exit from his hotel following Chelsea's Club World Cup triumph 🤳 <a href="https://t.co/5MYhDiVtO1">pic.twitter.com/5MYhDiVtO1</a></p>— Mail Sport (@MailSport) <a href="https://twitter.com/MailSport/status/1945398768863502613?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p>Following their Club World Cup triumph, Chelsea players and staff were treated to a private celebration to toast a remarkable end to their campaign. The trophy was their second piece of silverware as they previously earned Conference League glory, beating Real Betis in the final.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR PALMER?

VIDEO: Cole Palmer poses for selfie with NYPD police officer before jetting off after Chelsea Club World Cup heroics | Goal.com

Chelsea forward Cole Palmer found himself in the spotlight with his recent heroics in the Club World Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain making waves far beyond the pitch. The 23-year-old Englishman was filmed snapping a selfie with a New York Police Department officer outside the Peninsula Hotel on Monday, a day after Chelsea’s emphatic victory over Paris Saint-Germain.

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