Boos Ring Out as Trump Seeks World Cup Hosting Bid Amidst Snubbed Players, Failed Photobomb
At the final moment, US President Donald Trump made his World Cup entrance in New York. On a day filled with high drama and American entertainment, it wasn't all smooth sailing for the 45th president.
Trapped between boos and snubs, Trump arrived just ahead of kick-off for Sunday's match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium. Despite his attempts to engage, Trump faced a chorus of jeers and players who preferred to stay away from him on pitchside activities.
According to reporting by The Independent - Sport.
Crowd Booed Trump’s Presence
Just after the American national anthem, Trump was shown on four big screens in the stadium. However, the jeers were audible not just at that moment, but also when he entered the pitch with FIFA president Gianni Infantino for the trophy ceremony. The boos perhaps weren't as loud as during his attendance at NBA Finals, but they were still very noticeable.
Player Snubs and Handshake Fail
In a notable moment of the day, Argentine defender Cristian Romero did not even shake hands with Trump after receiving his medal from Infantino. Instead, he chose to make a friendly gesture by shaking hands with Sheinbaum and Carney.
Even Spain’s Borja Iglesias, who has criticized Trump in the past, took the opportunity to shake Trump's hand. However, none of these were enough to quell public criticism or the boos directed at the US president during his visit.
Air Quality and World Cup Host Status
Adding fuel to a difficult day, the US President addressed the smattering of fog caused by Canadian wildfires in New York. Trump voiced his unhappiness with Carney stating,