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US President Donald Trump has sparked fury after he “hijacked” Spain’s World Cup trophy lift on Sunday. Mr Trump, also joined by FIFA president Gianni Infantino, handed the trophy to Spain’s Rodri after a deserved 1-0 extra-time win against Argentina.

The US president was seen next to the podium as Spain celebrated, but the Manchester City midfielder, as well as Infantino himself, appeared to gently guide him to the side of the stage. Mr Trump was still in shot when the World Cup was hoisted aloft but Spain, however, appeared to have used an edited photograph that only shows the player as they celebrated their second World Cup win on social media.

Mr Trump, who was loudly booed both before kick-off, also remained on the winners’ podium after handing the trophy to Chelsea’s Reece James after beating Paris St Germain, with match-winner Cole Palmer admitting he was “confused” by the situation.

Spanish football fans took to the streets of London to celebrate their country’s 1-0 World Cup final victory over Argentina.

Videos circulating on social media showed revellers dancing on the roofs of cars in Piccadilly in the early hours of Monday. Fans could be seen waving flags and chanting loudly as car horns blared in the background.

Spanish fans, alongside Argentina supporters, also gathered at the Box Park in Wembley to watch the game. Spain’s prime minister Pedro Sanchez celebrated with a post on X, captioning a photo of the national side: “WE ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS!!”

Congratulations were also echoed by the Spanish royal family, who said in a social media statement that the win was “a triumph that will remain forever in the history of Spanish sport”.

King Felipe was seen congratulating the players after the win alongside Queen Letizia and their daughter, Princess Leonor.