Trump personally presents World Cup trophy to Spain (VIDEOS)

Argentina falls 1-0 in what is widely expected to be Lionel Messi’s last appearance at the tournament

US President Donald Trump inserted himself into the awards ceremony, personally presenting Spain with the FIFA World Cup trophy after the European champions defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 in extra time in New Jersey.

Trump joined FIFA President Gianni Infantino on the presentation stage at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Videos from the stadium showed the pair being greeted with a mixture of loud cheers and boos as they walked onto the field for the ceremony.

They handed medals to players from both teams before Trump presented the trophy to Spain captain Rodri.

The US president then remained at the center of the podium, where the players had gathered for the traditional trophy lift. Infantino appeared to gently steer Trump toward the side to give the team more space, but he stayed beside the players as Rodri raised the cup, creating a slightly awkward moment.

A confused Trump overstays his welcome onstage and photobombs the FIFA World Cup winners as they hoist their trophy pic.twitter.com/DUpsV6iV3a

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Spain dominated much of the final but saw their efforts repeatedly denied by Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who made 12 saves. Luis de la Fuente’s team registered the first 20 shot attempts of the match.

Argentina were reduced to ten men shortly before extra time after Enzo Fernandez was sent off for a second bookable offense.

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