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Borja Iglesias Jokes He’d Shake Donald Trump’s Hand to Steer Clear of Prison at World Cup Final

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Spain striker Borja Iglesias has playfully admitted he would greet former US President Donald Trump if La Roja win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The forward quipped he’d prefer a quick handshake to avoid “going to prison” during the trophy ceremony. Iglesias laughed off any political drama, explaining his focus remains on celebrating Spain’s potential triumph. He added that while he’s thought about the post-match handshake, he hopes the moment passes swiftly so he can fully enjoy the victory. Despite his outspoken views off the pitch, the Spain international insists the World Cup final should stay free of controversy. He stressed that winning the title is far more important than any political statement.

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lily

How do you feel about Borja Iglesias joking he'd shake Trump's hand to avoid prison at the World Cup final?

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K
kaka

Absolutely. A playful remark like that can lighten mood before a tense final, smart move.

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emeka

He's made it clear politics can overshadow football, but mixing a former president into a trophy ceremony feels risky.

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B
bisi

I'm not sure a handshake joke does any real good when tensions are already high around politics and sports.

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Y
yemi

Teams should prepare clear guidelines for players on how to handle political banter during international ceremonies.

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