The World Cup final is just around the corner, and it's about to get even bigger! The news that has got football fans buzzing is that Donald Trump will be presenting the trophy to the victorious team on July 19th at the New York New Jersey Stadium. And this isn't just any old presentation - FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that he'll be joining forces with Trump for a joint ceremony.
Infantino, in an interview with Fox and Friends, revealed his close working relationship with Trump throughout the tournament's build-up. Despite Trump being somewhat quiet on social media about the competition since it kicked off on June 11th, Infantino made it clear that they're a team of two when it comes to the final. When asked if they'd share the presentation duties together, Infantino exclaimed, "Of course, we are together all the time!"
This isn't the first rodeo for Trump in terms of presenting major football trophies - last year he did the honours at the Club World Cup final in the US, where Chelsea took home the title. And it was a memorable moment for Reece James, who recalled, "They told me he'd present the trophy and then exit the stage, but he wanted to stay!" The confusion didn't just stop there, with Cole Palmer adding that even though he knew Trump would be there, he had no idea he'd be on the winners' podium when they lifted the trophy. As Palmer put it, "I was a bit confused, yes."
It's clear that Infantino and Trump have forged strong ties, which is why his presence at the World Cup final ceremony is a big deal - and we can expect plenty of global media attention to follow. The combination of Trump's political background and the massive viewership commanded by the World Cup final makes for a unique mix.
The involvement of a high-profile figure like Donald Trump adds an extra layer of excitement and unpredictability to what is already one of the world's most-watched sporting events. We can't wait to see what happens next!