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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
John Bowden

Trump pats FIFA trophy for good luck as he and Melania sit with Infantino behind protective glass at World Cup final

President Donald Trump took in his first and only match of the World Cup after arriving at Sunday’s final to watch Argentina and Spain battle it out for the trophy.

The president briefly appeared on MetLife Stadium’s scoreboard screen, where he was seen standing in a secured area behind protective glass with FIFA’s president Gianni Infantino and first lady Melania Trump. There was no discernible reaction from the crowd, according to White House pool reporters.

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