Lionel Messi was in tears after his Argentina team lost a 1-0 heartbreaker to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, and as he processed the loss, some think he snubbed the President of the United States.
After the match, which played out in New Jersey on Sunday, July 19, President Donald Trump joined FIFA president Gianni Infantino to hand out the awards, including the silver medals to members of Team Argentina. Messi, 39, stepped up to receive his medal from Trump, 80, but did not make eye contact with him. He also appeared to be ready to keep walking before Trump could even give him his me...
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