President Donald Trump joined FIFA President Gianni Infantino on the field for the World Cup trophy ceremony, The Zioneer reports. The moment follows Trump's attendance at the final in New Jersey earlier tonight.
President Donald Trump has joined FIFA President Gianni Infantino on the field for the World Cup trophy ceremony, following his attendance at the final earlier tonight. The two are seen together on the pitch as the tournament concludes, confirming earlier reports that Trump would participate in the ceremony.
At 21:47 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were at the final in New Jersey. In the same timeframe, we noted that Trump was seen in the stands and received a brief look at the trophy. Those reports followed weeks of speculation about Trump's role in the ceremony.
The Zioneer previously reported on June 24 that Trump was confirmed to present the World Cup trophy alongside Infantino, and on June 16 that he would be permitted to lift the trophy with the winning team. Additionally, on July 6, Infantino acknowledged speaking with Trump about a red card incident, but reaffirmed FIFA's independence.
The exact details of the trophy ceremony — including whether Trump will lift the trophy — remain unconfirmed, though the earlier reports indicated he would be allowed to do so.
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