Spain's national football team sparked international reactions after sharing an official photo of their World Cup victory celebration without U.S.President Donald Trump, who had been present during the event.

The image, posted on X (formerly Twitter), showed Spain's players, coach Luis de la Fuente, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino celebrating their 1-0 win over Argentina, but notably excluded Trump.

Despite Trump's presence at the trophy presentation ceremony and his lingering on the stage during team photos, the official photo shared by the Spanish team omitted him, leading to widespread speculation that he had been digitally removed.

Social media users, including Democratic influencer Harry Sisson and Spanish sports commentator Paco Polit, mocked the decision, with many suggesting the team used AI to erase Trump from the image.

The incident highlighted the growing global disdain for Trump's behavior, with critics arguing that his presence at the celebration was inappropriate.

The Spanish Football Federation's choice to exclude Trump from the official photo was seen as a symbolic rejection of his involvement in the event, emphasizing the team's desire to associate with honor and self-respect rather than controversial figures.The controversy underscores the intersection of politics and sports, as well as the increasing use of digital editing to shape public narratives.