Spain Cuts Trump From Official World Cup Photo After 2nd Title Win
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jul 20
Spain Cuts Trump From Official World Cup Photo After 2nd Title Win
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jul 20
Summary
Spain’s official World Cup victory image omitted Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino, with the team using a players-only photo across social media after winning its second title.
Early celebration shots had shown Trump on the podium as Spain lifted the trophy, prompting complaints that the host-country president was too visible in the team’s moment.
Video from the ceremony showed Infantino ushering Trump off-camera as the celebrations continued, restoring a more typical post-trophy scene centered on the winners.
The edit underscored standard World Cup protocol: heads of state may present the trophy, but the celebration itself is usually left to players and coaches.