He simply just can’t help himself. US President Donald Trump also created an odd scene at the award ceremony for new world champions Spain. Together with FIFA boss Gianni Infantino, he handed the World Cup trophy to Spain captain Rodri.
Instead of leaving the winners’ podium afterwards, Trump took all the time in the world before giving the stage back to the real stars of this World Cup. It’s not just footballers who are good at wasting time - Trump proved he has a great talent for it too.
Rodri’s gesture after receiving the trophy was clear enough, and Infantino also rushed over to lure Trump out of the picture. But the 80-year-old showed little intention of moving before the camera flashes finally started going off. Only then did he slowly shuffle down from the podium.
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