Argentina and Tottenham defender Cristian Romero completely ignored 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 World Cup final 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 snubbed Trump by not shaking his hand, instead he walked straight past him to join his team-mates.
The cold shoulder was spotted by fans with footage circulating on social media.
Argentina defender Cristian Romero snubbed President Donald Trump after collecting medal
Trump then went on to ignore a call by Infantino to leave the stage at MetLife Stadium as Spain lifted the World Cup trophy.
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.
The presentation came after Ferran Torres struck in the 106th minute with the decisive goal.
It was Spain who dominated the final and looked the most likely winners as disruptors Argentina committed 24 fouls and saw Enzo Fernandez sent off at the end of normal time.
Trump took center stage as Spain lifted the World Cup trophy on Sunday
It appeared as though FIFA chief Gianni Infantino attempted to usher Trump away – but the President remained
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But the European champions could not make the breakthrough until the second half of extra time when Torres smashed home from close range.
It was enough to seal the ultimate prize in football but when the final whistle blew the game descended into ugly scenes.
Some of Argentina’s players lost their heads as Spain’s substitutes and staff ran on to the pitch to celebrate their 1-0 win against the South Americans.
Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes was sent off for punching Eric Garcia and pushing Gavi to the ground.
Argentina’s Nahuel Molina also punched Rodri in the torso as he was running by, while Thiago Almada was involved, too.
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