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Javier Bardem Calls Gaza 'Full Genocide' After Spain's World Cup Win, Cites Israel 'Proxy' Final

Bardem said Spain’s players refused to pose with Trump until he stepped aside, calling the moment a sign of growing anger over Gaza.

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Javier Bardem turned Spain's World Cup celebration into a political moment after calling Gaza a 'full genocide' and agreeing that the Spain-Argentina final could be read as a proxy clash over Israel and Palestine. The Oscar-winning Spanish actor was seen in the crowd at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday as Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 to reclaim the World Cup trophy after 16 years. Hours after the final, Bardem joined journalist Mehdi Hasa…

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A fervent supporter of the national team, Javier Bardem celebrated Spain's victory by turning the festivities into a political statement. From the team's multiculturalism to its support for Palestine, the actor used the visibility offered by the World Cup to advocate for an open, pluralistic society founded on respect for rights.

Watch the highlights from the final of the World Cup between Spain and Argentina, where Spain ultimately pulled out the win.

On July 20, 2026, foreign news agencies reported that Ivanka Trump, the beautiful daughter of US President Donald Trump, posted a video on the X platform (@IvankaTrump) secretly filming President Trump as his presidential helicopter, Marine One, flew over MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain. Ivanka Trump captioned the video: Incoming! #fifaworldcup @FIFAcom Before the final, Trump crea…

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