Spain player jokes he'll only shake Trump's hand to avoid prison
Spanish footballer Borja Iglesias joked about his upcoming meeting with Donald Trump at the World Cup final, citing a desire to avoid controversy or legal trouble. The article also notes Trump's increased involvement in FIFA events.
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Borja Iglesias is not relishing his meeting with Donald Trump on Sunday, July 19.
The Spain forward will see the U.S. president after the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Trump will be present to award the trophy to the winner of the match between Spain and Argentina.
Iglesias, who is known for being outspoken about a number of political issues, was asked about his impending meeting with Trump in an interview with Panenka .
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