Spanish Goalkeeper Fears Prison Over Potential Trump Handshake Refusal
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Spanish Goalkeeper Fears Prison Over Potential Trump Handshake Refusal

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Borja Iglesias, a Spanish goalkeeper, has expressed concern about potential legal repercussions – specifically imprisonment – should he refuse to shake hands with Donald Trump if his team wins the World Cup. He stated his desire for the situation to pass quickly so he can forget about it.

The New York Post reported that Iglesias shared these concerns with Spanish media outlets. The goalkeeper’s apprehension stems from a potential scenario where, in the event of a victory at the World Cup, he would be expected to shake hands with Trump as part of the award ceremony.

Iglesias reportedly told Spanish media he hopes the moment passes quickly so he can forget about it. The source does not elaborate on the specific legal basis for his fear of imprisonment or what actions might trigger such a consequence.

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