Trump is expected to take the podium during the World Cup final, controversy returns

US President Donald Trump is expected to be one of the main figures at the World Cup trophy presentation ceremony on July 19, according to international media reports.

According to these reports, Trump will ascend the podium along with FIFA president Gianni Infantino to participate in the trophy presentation ceremony to the winning team of the World Cup.

This move is expected to revive discussions that emerged a year ago during the Club World Cup, when Trump appeared on the scene of celebrations alongside Chelsea players after their triumph.

The footage of that ceremony went around the world and caused widespread public reaction. Critics of the American president considered his presence at the center of the celebrations to be too intrusive, arguing that the attention should have been fully devoted to the players and staff of the winning team.

The close relationship between Trump and Infantino has been frequently commented on in the media in recent years, while the two are expected to be in the spotlight again on the night when the new world champion will be crowned.

If Trump's presence on the podium is officially confirmed, the World Cup final ceremony is expected to be accompanied not only by sporting emotions, but also by the debates that have followed his appearances at major international football events.

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