Trump Refuses to Leave Stage Before Spain Lift World Cup
Donald Trump lingered on the World Cup podium to command attention, prompting FIFA President Gianni Infantino to try and remove him, with Trump later cropped from official victory photos.
- On Sunday, President Donald Trump refused to vacate the podium after presenting the World Cup trophy to tournament winners Spain in New Jersey, lingering as the team attempted their trophy lift.
- The Spanish team defeated the defending champions in extra time, with Ferran Torres netting the opening goal after Argentina was reduced to 10 men when Enzo Fernandez was dismissed in the 93rd minute.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino attempted to usher a seemingly bewildered Trump away from the stage, while the president faced loud jeers from the crowd for the second time during the final.
- This incident mirrors the 2025 Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, where Trump similarly lingered alongside the Chelsea squad, leaving players baffled during the trophy lift.
- Earlier in the match, footage showed Trump handling the World Cup trophy in a private suite during the first half, a moment that also courted controversy as he was booed by supporters.
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US President Donald Trump lingered on the podium for far too long as he presented the World Cup trophy to Spain's players on Monday night. FIFA chief Gianni Infantino tried to remove him from the stage, but only after Trump was caught on camera and the players raised the trophy above their heads. The Spanish national team eventually released a photo without Trump. FIFA also tried to do the same.
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Donald Trump, the most obstinate photobomb on the planet, wanted to pose with the world champions. Even his friend "Johnny" Infantino, who had come to the race to try to avoid the wrong step, failed to deter it. The embarrassing and insistent intruder, booed by the partisans, imposed himself as usual, scrambling with all his weight in the portrait, in disregard of the customs and customs. Where is Donny? It was not hard to find. We had to wait f…
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