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Watch: Vladimir Putin Gifts Donald Trump Soccer Ball After World Cup

It appears that Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin get along after all.

After a joint press conference in Helsinki, Russian president Vladimir Putin surprised Trump with a gift.

Putin spoke after a successful World Cup that resulted in France winning its second title. He gifted Trump a soccer ball, which the American promptly threw to his wife, Melania.

Putin: Speaking of football, Mr. President, I give this ball to you and now the 'ball is in your court.' All the more that the United States will host the World Cup in 2026.

President Trump then throws gifted soccer ball to First lady Melania https://t.