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Spanish Soccer Player Jokes About Handshake with Donald Trump

By Fulltime Desk ·
Spanish Soccer Player Jokes About Handshake with Donald Trump

Spanish football player Borja Iglesias humorously suggested he would shake hands with Donald Trump, not out of admiration, but to prevent facing imprisonment.

Borja Iglesias, a prominent striker for the Spanish national team, made a lighthearted remark about his potential interaction with former U.S. President Donald Trump. Ahead of Spain's victory in the FIFA World Cup final, Iglesias quipped that he would extend a handshake to Trump purely to avoid any legal repercussions.

The comments, shared by various sports news outlets, frame Iglesias's response as a joke. While the exact context of the proposed meeting or the specifics of the 'prison' threat were not detailed, the striker's statement implies a humorous, albeit slightly pointed, gesture.

Iglesias's remarks have circulated across sports media platforms, highlighting a playful anecdote rather than a serious political statement. The timing of the comments, preceding a significant sporting achievement for Spain, adds a layer of unusual commentary to the team's triumph.

💬 Fulltime Take

Borja Iglesias's joke highlights how even lighthearted comments from athletes can become fodder for international sports news.

Source: Yahoo Sports

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