Donald Trump takes his place in Spain World Cup celebrations
The US president presented the trophy to Spanish captain Rodri and remained on stage as it was held aloft.
United States President Donald Trump handed the World Cup to Spain and stayed for the celebrations – a year on from his awkward part in Chelsea’s Club World Cup trophy presentation.
Security was increased around MetLife Stadium as the 80-year-old attended Sunday’s global showpiece, just as he did for the club equivalent at the same venue last year.
Trump remained on the winners’ podium after handing the trophy to Chelsea’s Reece James after beating Paris St Germain, with match-winner Cole Palmer admitting he was “confused” by the situation.
The US President, joined as ever by FIFA president Gianni Infantino, this time handed the trophy to Spain skipper Rodri after a deserved 1-0 extra-time win against Argentina.
The Manchester City midfielder appeared to gently guide Trump to the side of the stage, as did Infantino, but he was still in shot when the World Cup was hoisted aloft.
Trump made a hasty exit with Spain’s celebrations in full flow having won the largest edition ever.