{"id":93198,"date":"2026-07-20T12:38:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T15:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/service.codeus.ca\/index.php\/2026\/07\/20\/argentina-and-tottenham-defender-cristian-romero-snubs-donald-trump-after-collecting-world-cup-runners-up-medal\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T12:38:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T15:38:00","slug":"argentina-and-tottenham-defender-cristian-romero-snubs-donald-trump-after-collecting-world-cup-runners-up-medal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/service.codeus.ca\/index.php\/2026\/07\/20\/argentina-and-tottenham-defender-cristian-romero-snubs-donald-trump-after-collecting-world-cup-runners-up-medal\/","title":{"rendered":"Argentina and Tottenham defender Cristian Romero SNUBS Donald Trump after collecting World Cup runners-up medal"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"js-article-text\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>See more Daily Mail on Google &#8211; <a rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/google.com\/preferences\/source?q=dailymail.com\">save us as a Preferred Source<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dailymail.com\/profile-203\/kate-mcgreavy.html\">KATE MCGREAVY, EXECUTIVE SPORTS EDITOR<\/a> <\/p>\n<p><span> <span>Published:<\/span> <time datetime=\"2026-07-20T06:27:44+0100\"> 01:27 EDT, 20 July 2026 <\/time> <\/span> | <span> <span>Updated:<\/span> <time datetime=\"2026-07-20T16:38:30+0100\"> 11:38 EDT, 20 July 2026 <\/time> <\/span> <\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<p>Argentina and <a target=\"_self\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dailymail.com\/sport\/tottenham-hotspur\/index.html\" id=\"mol-bc4fc390-83fb-11f1-8bc6-55afe2f1e5a7\">Tottenham<\/a> defender Cristian Romero completely ignored US President <a target=\"_self\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dailymail.com\/news\/donald_trump\/index.html\" id=\"mol-bc42cb40-83fb-11f1-8bc6-55afe2f1e5a7\">Donald Trump<\/a> after collecting his World Cup runners-up medal.<\/p>\n<p>Trump joined FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to present various awards to players and match officials on stage following <a target=\"_self\" class href=\"http:\/\/www.dailymail.com\/sport\/football\/article-15988507\/Spain-1-0-Argentina-Ferran-Torres-extra-time-winner-secures-World-Cup-trophy-Luis-La-Fuentes-enthralling-game-Lionel-Messi-suffers-tournament-heartbreak.html\">Spain&#8217;s 1-0 World Cup final win over Argentina in extra time<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Before presenting the World Cup trophy to Spain captain Rodri, the pair handed out silver medals to runners-up Argentina.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>The cold shoulder was spotted by fans with footage circulating on social media.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Argentina defender Cristian Romero snubbed President Donald Trump after collecting medal<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Trump then went on to ignore a call by Infantino to leave the stage at MetLife Stadium as Spain lifted the World Cup trophy.<\/p>\n<p>The US President presented the prestigious title to Spain captainRodri, who took great pleasure in raising it aloft in East Rutherford, New Jersey.<\/p>\n<p>Much like when he presented the Club World Cuptitle last summer, Trump stood awkwardly alongside the Spain squad as they lifted the trophy and celebrated wildly.<\/p>\n<p>It seemed as though, when Spain were about to perform the trophy lift, Infantino had attempted to usher Trump away from the players &#8211; though the President remained.<\/p>\n<p>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&#8217;s awkward cameo.<\/p>\n<p>There were an estimated 1.5-1.8 billion viewers tuning in to watch the summer tournament&#8217;s showpiece finale, where Trump and Infantino took center stage once again.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>The presentation came after Ferran Torres struck in the 106th minute with the decisive goal.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Trump took center stage as Spain lifted the World Cup trophy on Sunday<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>It appeared as though FIFA chief Gianni Infantino attempted to usher Trump away &#8211; but the President remained<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-channel=\"sport\" data-mol-fe-xpmodule-join-debate=\"{\"env\":{\"brand\":\"dailymail\",\"channel\":\"football\",\"geo\":\"us\",\"platform\":\"mol.web.desktop\",\"topParentChannel\":\"sport\",\"url\":\"\/sport\/football\/article-15989887\/Argentina-Tottenham-defender-Cristian-Romero-SNUBS-Donald-Trump-collecting-World-Cup-runners-medal.html?ns_mchannel=rss&#038;ns_campaign=1490&#038;ito=1490\",\"environment\":\"production\",\"name\":\"mol-fe-xpmodule-join-debate-default@1\",\"version\":\"1.3.3\",\"xForwardedHost\":\"www.dailymail.com\",\"zkConfig\":{\"bundle-versions\":{\"default\":{\"bv\":\"18.6.0\",\"vbv\":\"7.18.0\",\"fesbv\":\"16.12.0\",\"feabv\":\"11.89.1\",\"abv\":\"13.7.0\",\"expire-after\":31536000,\"tag\":\"fe_desktop_default\"}},\"bundle-versions-mobile\":{\"default\":{\"bv\":\"12.6.0\",\"vbv\":\"7.18.0\",\"fesbv\":\"16.12.0\",\"feabv\":\"11.89.1\",\"abv\":\"13.7.0\",\"expire-after\":31536000,\"tag\":\"fe_mobile_default\"}},\"games-platypuzz-build-version\":\"15.0.15\"}},\"question\":\"Should athletes use the world stage to make statements by snubbing political figures at major events?\"}\" data-reactroot>\n<p><span>Join the discussion<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Should athletes use the world stage to make statements by snubbing political figures at major events?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a data-comment-cta-button=\"true\" data-open-comments=\"true\" target=\"_top\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dailymail.com\/#comments\"><span>What&#8217;s your view?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>But the European champions could not make the breakthrough until the second half of extra time when Torres smashed home from close range.<\/p>\n<p>It was enough to seal the ultimate prize in football but when the final whistle blew the game <a target=\"_self\" class href=\"http:\/\/www.dailymail.com\/sport\/football\/article-15989315\/Fight-breaks-time-World-Cup-final-punches-thrown-players-Paredes-shown-Argentinas-second-red-card-match.html\">descended into ugly scenes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Some of Argentina&#8217;s players lost their heads as Spain&#8217;s substitutes and staff ran on to the pitch to celebrate their 1-0 win against the South Americans.<\/p>\n<p>Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes was sent off for punching Eric Garcia and pushing Gavi to the ground.<\/p>\n<p>Argentina&#8217;s Nahuel Molina also punched Rodri in the torso as he was running by, while Thiago Almada was involved, too.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>                                                                                                                                  <ad-slot position=\"smart_feed\"><\/ad-slot>                                                                <ad-slot position=\"after_article\"><\/ad-slot>                                                                                                                                                                         <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>See more Daily Mail on Google &#8211; save us as a Preferred Source By KATE MCGREAVY, EXECUTIVE SPORTS EDITOR Published: 01:27 EDT, 20 July 2026 | Updated: 11:38 EDT, 20 July 2026 Argentina and Tottenham defender Cristian Romero completely ignored US President Donald Trump after collecting his World Cup runners-up medal. 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