Donald Trump’s meeting with Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour during the Gaza peace summit in Egypt quickly turned into a viral moment — but not for the reasons world leaders were hoping. What was meant to be a formal diplomatic encounter became awkward when Trump, never one to hold back, dropped a 12-word comment that made everyone in the room shift uncomfortably. After shaking Mansour’s hand, Trump looked him in the eye and said: “A lot of cash, unlimited cash… And he’s a good man, too!”
The remark immediately drew laughter, confusion, and plenty of online reactions. Many social media users couldn’t believe how casually the former U.S. president spoke about one of the richest men in football, especially in such a serious setting. “That was an awkward handshake,” one user posted, while another joked, “Only Trump could turn a peace summit into a meme.”
The exchange has since gone viral, reigniting global attention on Sheikh Mansour — the man who transformed Manchester City from a mid-table English club into a global football empire. Since buying the club in 2008 through his Abu Dhabi United Group, Mansour has spent billions to build City’s dynasty. Under his reign, they have won eight Premier League titles, countless domestic trophies, and their long-awaited Champions League crown in 2023.
Mansour’s influence stretches far beyond the pitch. As vice and deputy prime minister of the United Arab Emirates, and a major figure in global energy and finance, he’s one of the world’s most powerful and wealthiest individuals. His personal net worth is estimated at over £17 billion, while his family’s wealth exceeds £225 billion.
So, when Trump joked about “unlimited cash,” he wasn’t wrong — but his timing left much to be desired. For football fans, it was another reminder of just how far Sheikh Mansour’s wealth and power have shaped not just Manchester City, but the sport itself.
And for Trump, it was another headline — awkward, controversial, and undeniably viral.
