Barron Trump Brags About Being a 'Very Good Ball Handler' in Soccer Talk

Barron Trump declared himself a "very good ball handler" while discussing soccer, a claim that raises eyebrows given his towering 6-foot-9 frame.

Donald Trump, the U.S. President, boasted about Barron's soccer skills, even telling Lionel Messi directly during a White House visit that his son loves the game. This was not just idle chatter; it was a moment of pride for the 80-year-old leader.

At a dinner honoring Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Barron met Cristiano Ronaldo, leaving the young man starstruck. Trump joked that this encounter elevated his status as a father in Barron's eyes.

On Friday, Trump took the stage at a FIFA event before the World Cup final, where he reiterated Barron's passion for soccer. "My very tall son Barron loves soccer. He’s a good soccer player," Trump said, adding a humorous exchange about speed and skill on the field.

Trump recounted asking Barron what he would do if a faster player from Spain or Argentina got past him. Barron's confident response was, "Dad, he’ll never get by me!" But when pressed about what would happen if they did, Barron hesitated to answer. Clearly, speed is a critical factor in soccer.

Barron's height could make him an ideal goalkeeper, but it seems he may have missed the boat on pursuing a soccer career. Footage from 2022 shows him dominating the field, easily outpacing shorter players as he lunges for the ball.

However, fans noted that his height might be better utilized on the basketball court rather than in soccer.

Despite his towering stature, Barron has shown promise in soccer. He played as a midfielder for the D.C. United Academy and received a customized soccer ball in 2017.

Yet, Eric Trump revealed that Barron's aspirations of becoming a professional soccer player were dashed by the reality of his height—there has never been a 6-foot-9 soccer player.

Now, it appears Barron is set to follow in his father's footsteps into business, reportedly raking in an estimated $80 million from crypto token sales.