Trump Backs Argentina in World Cup Final, Cites Messi’s Impact Ahead of Trophy Presentation

President Donald Trump revealed he is supporting Argentina in today’s World Cup final against Spain, pointing to the performance of star player Lionel Messi as a deciding factor. In an interview with Fox Corporation, Trump described the difficulty of wagering against the Argentine captain, specifically analyzing a key assist in the semi-final match against England.

The President is scheduled to present the trophy to the winning team following the Sunday contest. During the pregame conversation, Trump referred to Argentine President Javier Milei as a friend and praised his leadership. Trump focused heavily on Messi’s on-field mechanics, recounting how the player navigated tight defense to create a scoring opportunity.

While declining to declare Messi the greatest of all time, Trump mentioned his relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo and his recollections of watching Pelé play for the New York Cosmos. He also noted France’s Kylian Mbappé as a top talent, though he remarked on Mbappé’s recent performance, citing insights from his son Barron.

The discussion also touched on the logistics of future hosting rights for the tournament. Trump shared that he has proposed an idea to FIFA President Gianni Infantino regarding the announcement of future hosts. He suggested awarding consecutive tournaments to two different countries to mitigate the disappointment of losing bidders. Based on viewership and stadium attendance figures, Trump indicated the United States would be requesting to host the event again immediately.

Fox Corporation, the media partner conducting the interview, operates prominently in the sports broadcasting space. The company’s stock was recently trading at $57.62, reflecting an increase of 2.8% from the previous close.

What to watch

• Future commentary from Fox regarding World Cup viewership ratings.
• Official announcements from FIFA regarding the bidding process for the next tournament cycle.

Source: original release