Trump at World Cup Final: 'Wouldn't Bet Against Messi'

Former U.S. President Donald Trump was among the high-profile attendees at the World Cup final match between Spain and Argentina, held at the MetLife Stadium. Arriving at the venue, Trump shared his thoughts on the game and its star players.

When asked about potential favorites, Trump stated, "I won't pick favorites. I just know I wouldn't bet against Messi. He's great." He added that the President of Argentina is a good friend and has done an excellent job, but acknowledged the difficulty of betting against Messi.

Trump was joined by the leaders of the three host nations: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The presence of these political figures underscored the global significance of the event.

The stands were filled with a constellation of celebrities from various fields. Representing the Spanish royal family were King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, Princess Leonor, and Infanta Sofía, accompanied by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. The entertainment world was represented by stars such as Tom Cruise, Kevin Hart, Julia Garner, Will Ferrell, Matt Damon, and Timothée Chalamet. Numerous football legends, including Xavi, Andres Iniesta, David Villa, Iker Casillas, Ronaldo, and Zinedine Zidane, were also in attendance, alongside athletes from other sports like Carlos Alcaraz, Tom Brady, Lindsey Vonn, Draymond Green, James Harden, and Serena Williams. Madonna and Shakira were also spotted among the spectators.

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I won't pick favorites. I just know I wouldn't bet against Messi. He's great. The President of Argentina is a good friend of mine, he's done an excellent job. But what I can say is that it's hard to bet against Messi.