German Leader Friedrich Merz Gifts President Trump A Soccer Jersey For His Birthday At The G7, Drawing Smiles As World Leaders Gathered For High-Stakes Talks.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz gifts the United State President Donald Trump a soccer jersey for his birthday at the G7.

The gesture came during a working session in Évian-les-Bains, France, as a belated gift for Trump’s 80th birthday on June 14.

Matching Germany’s 2026 World Cup style, Merz later posted: ‘Happy belated 80th birthday. After all, we’re on the same team.’

The exchange offered a brief smile with leaders like Starmer and Zelenskyy watching, breaking tension from Ukraine, Middle East, and U.S.-Iran discussions.