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A few weeks after calling them "terrible" in a statement that caused a stir, US President Donald Trump found himself in an ironic situation: he was the one who handed the World Cup trophy to the Spanish team after their triumph in the final.

Footage of the trophy ceremony has gone viral on social media, with many users describing the moment as "karma" for Trump's previous comments towards the Spanish.

At the ceremony, Trump handed the trophy to the Spain captain, while the players celebrated the historic success in front of thousands of fans.