Was he sad for Argentina? Trump comments on the World Cup final: It was extraordinary, I met the Spanish Prime Minister

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Was he sad for Argentina? Trump comments on the World Cup final: It was

US President Donald Trump praised the World Cup as the greatest event ever held by FIFA. He revealed that he had been a fan of Argentina, while admitting that Spain played better.

In a statement after the match, he said he had spoken to Pedro Sanchez and congratulated him on the victory over Argentina, denying that there was any tension between them.

"FIFA was extraordinary. There's never been anything like it, maybe in terms of an event, let alone in football. It was extraordinary. It was four times bigger than any event FIFA has ever held, and it's probably about five times bigger actually, I'm told today. So we're very proud of our country.

"We're very proud of the work that was done by everyone. We congratulate Gianni Infantino and his entire staff and the incredible job they did. But this was one of the greatest events of any kind ever held. No, I wasn't sad that Argentina lost. I think both teams played well. I would say Spain played better, really. But both played well and made it to the final and, actually, it was very exciting. It seems like Spain dominated, but it was a very close race. I spoke to the Spanish prime minister and congratulated him that they had a great team," Trump said.

Spain was declared world champion after triumphing 1-0 in the grand final against Argentina, to secure its second World Cup trophy.


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