"Trump critiqued online for entering political discourse during a World Cup press conference, drawing attention as a Putin admirer"

In a surprising turn of events, a White House press conference about the FIFA World Cup has become the centre of attention online, not for the announcements made, but for the unusual behaviour displayed by US President Donald Trump.

Clips from the conference have gone viral, with Trump holding a picture of Russian President Vladimir Putin, a gesture that has sparked a flurry of memes and criticism. The picture, it seems, was sent to Trump by someone who wants to meet Putin.

Trump's behaviour during the conference was described as "fanboying" for an adversary by some users, while others considered it pathetic. He was even mocked for bragging about autographs and respect from Putin.

The online criticism didn't stop there. Trump was accused of being more eager to please Putin than to answer to the American people. Some users even went as far as suggesting moving the FIFA World Cup to Canada and Mexico to avoid Trump's questionable antics.

The press conference was attended by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and the World Cup trophy. Trump also announced that Putin could attend the FIFA World Cup, a statement that further fueled the speculation about his relationship with the Russian leader.

The indy100 published an article titled "Trump's new White House portrait mercilessly mocked over one unfortunate detail," referring to the picture of Trump holding Putin's picture. They also published a list of the 25 most stupid things Donald Trump has ever said.

Author and civil rights attorney Areva Martin commented that Trump's actions were "sick." Some users expressed concern about Trump's behaviour and called for a Republican to stand up for the country.

Online users also criticised Trump for treating the press conference like a "pen-pal moment" with Putin. One meme depicted Putin having Trump on strings, a humorous take on the perceived power dynamic between the two leaders.

The draw for the World Cup will be held at the Kennedy Centre in Washington on 5 December. Despite the controversy, the focus remains on the upcoming football tournament, with announcements about next year's World Cup being held in the US, Canada, and Mexico.

As the world watches and waits, one thing is certain: the unusual behaviour of Donald Trump at the FIFA World Cup press conference has become a topic of discussion that shows no signs of fading away anytime soon.