Cristian Romero, an Argentine player, did not shake Donald Trump’s hand as the Argentine players, as is customary, walked past the “officials” to greet them and receive their medals for finishing in second place.
Donald Trump was standing next to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, presenting medals to the two teams that faced each other in the final. After receiving his medal from Infantino and shaking his hand, Romero did not even look at the President of the United States and did not shake his hand.
After the medal ceremony for the Spanish and Argentine players, Trump and Infantino stood beside the Spanish team as they lifted the World Cup trophy. Trump was initially standing in front of the players, prompting Rodri, the Spanish captain and the first to lift the trophy, to wait patiently until Trump moved aside.
A similar incident occurred at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, which was won by Chelsea. Trump stood in front of the team as captain Reece James lifted the trophy. This time, he stepped out of the frame and stood alongside Infantino next to the winning team.
Meanwhile, earlier, the President of the United States and the FIFA President were loudly booed as they entered the pitch for the medal ceremony.
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