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Romero Snubs Trump at World Cup | Raleigh News
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- Jul 20, 2026
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Summary
Argentina’s Cristian Romero boldly snubbed President Trump at the World Cup final medal ceremony, walking past him without a handshake—despite greeting FIFA president Gianni Infantino and Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum. The moment came after Trump faced boos from the crowd following the U.S. national anthem, amid a star-studded event featuring Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Tom Brady, the Beckhams, and even Tom Cruise. On the field, Argentina’s heartbreaking loss to Spain capped a bittersweet chapter for Lionel Messi, widely believed to be playing his final World Cup, as he emotionally reflected on facing Spain’s rising star Lamine Yamal—whom he once famously bathed as a baby. The drama off the pitch, combined with Messi’s legendary farewell, turned the final into a global spectacle of sports, politics, and emotion. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/36ec2d8aa560adc6