Sánchez to skip Trump and Milei's box as King steps in
Pedro Sánchez will give up the royal box to King Felipe VI with Trump and Milei attending the final in Spain. He avoids diplomatic risks and election speculation.
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Sánchez in the box with Trump and Milei? The King takes over
The question of who will sit in the box at the final alongside Donald Trump and Javier Milei has sparked all kinds of speculation. The option of Pedro Sánchez sharing the space with two leaders he has strained relations with appears to be ruled out. Sources suggest the Spanish prime minister will delegate to King Felipe VI, a more neutral figure less exposed to the jibes already anticipated.
A diplomatically high-risk box
The presence of Trump and Milei, both known for their provocative style, turns the box into a high-voltage stage. Sánchez, who in the past has avoided gestures of closeness with both, would have much to lose and little to gain. The King, by contrast, offers an institutional way out and keeps Spain's image from being caught between the theatrics of two such polarizing figures. As one analyst quips, "the King is ideal for this kind of event."
The shadow of Paiporta and the electoral factor
The memory of "Paiporta" looms over the decision. That episode, in which a misinterpreted gesture proved costly for a Spanish politician, serves as a warning. Some speculate about a tactical move: Sánchez attends the final, Spain wins, and he calls a snap election riding the wave of euphoria. A play that, if it worked, would leave Trump and Milei empty-handed. For now, though, the most likely option is that the King takes the seat.
Meanwhile, social media is already joking about the "song of the summer" and the chants that might be aimed at Milei and Trump in New York, a Democratic stronghold. The only certainty is that the box promises more drama than the match itself.
The question of who will sit in the box at the final alongside Donald Trump and Javier Milei has sparked all kinds of speculation. The option of Pedro Sánchez sharing the space with two leaders he has strained relations with appears to be ruled out. Sources suggest the Spanish prime minister will delegate to King Felipe VI, a more neutral figure less exposed to the jibes already anticipated.
A diplomatically high-risk box
The presence of Trump and Milei, both known for their provocative style, turns the box into a high-voltage stage. Sánchez, who in the past has avoided gestures of closeness with both, would have much to lose and little to gain. The King, by contrast, offers an institutional way out and keeps Spain's image from being caught between the theatrics of two such polarizing figures. As one analyst quips, "the King is ideal for this kind of event."
The shadow of Paiporta and the electoral factor
The memory of "Paiporta" looms over the decision. That episode, in which a misinterpreted gesture proved costly for a Spanish politician, serves as a warning. Some speculate about a tactical move: Sánchez attends the final, Spain wins, and he calls a snap election riding the wave of euphoria. A play that, if it worked, would leave Trump and Milei empty-handed. For now, though, the most likely option is that the King takes the seat.
Meanwhile, social media is already joking about the "song of the summer" and the chants that might be aimed at Milei and Trump in New York, a Democratic stronghold. The only certainty is that the box promises more drama than the match itself.
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