Argentina and Tottenham defender Cristian Romero snubbed US President Donald Trump after collecting his World Cup runners-up medal.
Trump joined FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to present various awards to players and match officials on stage following Spain’s 1-0 win over Argentina in extra time.
Before presenting the World Cup trophy to Spain captain Rodri, the pair handed out silver medals to runners-up Argentina.
After receiving his medal around his neck from Infantino, Romero completely ignored Trump by not shaking his hand and walked straight past him to join his team-mates.
Trump then went on to ignore a call by Infantino to leave the stage at MetLife Stadium as Spain lifted the World Cup trophy.
Argentina defender Cristian Romero snubbed President Donald Trump after collecting medal
The US President presented the prestigious title to Spain captain Rodri, who took great pleasure in raising it aloft in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Much like when he presented the Club World Cup title last summer, Trump stood awkwardly alongside the Spain squad as they lifted the trophy and celebrated wildly.
It seemed as though, when Spain were about to perform the trophy lift, Infantino had attempted to usher Trump away from the players – though the President remained.
He stood to the side of the squad as the confetti cannons went off at MetLife Stadium, clapping and grinning while Infantino laughed off Trump’s awkward cameo.
There were an estimated 1.5-1.8 billion viewers tuning in to watch the summer tournament’s showpiece finale, where Trump and Infantino took center stage once again.
Loud boos had come from the stands when Infantino and Trump made their way onto the pitch, as fans made their feelings on the duo undoubtedly clear.
