By Saidu Abubakar
The venue was New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford in the presence of American President, Donald Trump who watched the World Cup final sitting in a box behind bullet-proof glass with First Lady Melania Trump, Barron Trump, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino where he and Infantino jointly presented the trophy to Spain’s captain.
The White House confirmed his attendance days before, and other leaders there included Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez, Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum, and Spain’s King Felipe VI.
Argentina’s President Javier Milei declined Trump’s invitation and watched from home due to superstition.
Trump did a Fox Sports interview where he said “it’s hard to bet against Messi” and predicted Argentina would prevail.
Spain’s Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the match in extra-time.
Ugly scenes after final whistle was when Argentina’s Paredes threw ‘two or three haymakers‘.
The defending champions Argentina played extra time with 10 men after Fernandez was sent off in 93rd minute.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira and BTS performed in half–time show.