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Updated · The New York Times · Jul 21
Trump Draws 84-Decibel Boos at World Cup Final as Officials Try to Move Him
Updated
Updated · The New York Times · Jul 21

Trump Draws 84-Decibel Boos at World Cup Final as Officials Try to Move Him

3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jul 21

Summary

  • 84-decibel crowd noise greeted President Trump as he walked onto the field for the World Cup final medal ceremony and trophy presentation, where he was booed again.
  • Video from the ceremony appeared to show FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Spanish captain Rodri trying to usher Trump away so Spain could lift the trophy without him lingering onstage.
  • The awkward scene followed Spain's victory over Argentina and echoed earlier reports that Trump and Infantino were booed during the presentation and later cropped from some celebration photos.
  • The episode has since spilled into U.S. late-night television, where hosts mocked Trump's repeated appearances at losing sports moments and his place in Spain's title celebration.

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