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FIFA President Gianni Infantino will ‘enjoy the finale’ with Trump and present the trophy together on July 19.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that he wants to include United States President Donald Trump in the trophy ceremony at the World Cup finals.

“We will be together with the president, celebrate the finale, and give the trophy to the winner – yes, together,” Infantino said in an interview with Fox News on Tuesday morning.

Asked to clarify that he and Trump will present the trophy together at the July 19 game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Infantino added: “True.

Trump attended the event at last year’s Club World Cup final, when Chelsea beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 at the same venue.

He remained on stage as Chelsea lifted the trophy. Later, the match was seen in the Oval Office, where Chelsea reportedly received another version.

According to The Athletic, citing FIFA sources, Infantino has wanted to attend as many games as possible during the tournament.

So far, this has been up to two per day. Trump did not attend any World Cup matches this year.