Rodri in shock Donald Trump photo moment as fans say Spain captain ‘dictating tempo even after World Cup final’

FANS have heaped more praise on Rodri for how he dealt with Donald Trump after he was presented with the trophy. The Player of the Tournament patiently waited for the president to get out the way before lifting the trophy, with fans saying he dictates the tempo on and off the pitch. Rodri helped Donald Trump out of the way during Spain’s celebrations Credit: Twitter Fans love Rodri’s ability to dictate on and off the pitch Credit: Twitter In order to avoid Trump being at the centre of Spain‘s second-star celebrations, captain Rodri helped the lurking US leader along before lifting the trophy. And it has gone viral on social media, with fans loving it. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! One wrote: “Rodri, Spain’s captain, doesn’t just settle for controlling the timing of the midfield—he also manages to handle Trump’s exfiltration out of the winners’ trophy presentation photo.” Another said: “Rodri has controlled the pace of the match to the point of scaring off Trump. Everything calculated.” While a third posted: “I love how Rodri just shoves him aside!” Ferran Torres was the hero for Spain as he smashed home from Nico Williams‘ header in the 106th minute. A defiant Argentina held out until extra time, but the writing seemed to be on the wall after the dismissal of Enzo Fernandez in the final minute of normal time. The South Americans didn’t manage a shot on goal until nearly two hours of football had passed, as Messi leathered it straight into the face of Mikel Merino. Most read in Sport Rodri waited for Trump to move before lifting the trophy Credit: Alamy BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS The Arsenal man recovered quickly and even started doing the Trump dance during the presentation. The bitter Argentinians made their own headlines immediately after the game as they started a mass brawl. Boca Juniors man Leandro Paredes was at the centre of the scrap as he went for Gavi. And footage has now emerged of an Argentina coach attacking Spain star Dani Olmo. Comment now