President Donald Trump places a medal on Argentina forward Lionel Messi (10) following Spain’s victory over Argentina during the

President Donald Trump presented a medal to Argentina forward Lionel Messi following Spain's victory in the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. After the match, Lionel Messi broke his silence regarding Argentina's loss in the tournament. The forward addressed the situation by stating that the pain he is experiencing following the defeat is immense, finally facing the music after the conclusion of the final.