Argentina loss after Trump's comments about Messi revive curse theory

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump made positive remarks about Lionel Messi before Argentina's loss to Spain in the World Cup Final, sparking renewed talk of a "Trump curse" on teams he supports.
• Trump's involvement in sports has coincided with several notable team losses, including the U.S. men's national soccer team's poor World Cup exit after his intervention to overturn a player's red card.
• The New York Knicks lost their only NBA Finals game Trump attended in 2026, prompting fans to perform a "cleansing" ritual at Madison Square Garden before the team ultimately won the series.
• After Trump attended a Washington Commanders game in 2025, the Detroit Lions won that match but subsequently suffered a significant collapse, leading to social media references to a "Trump curse."
• Trump’s presence at the 2025 Ryder Cup coincided with a U.S. loss to Europe, with the PGA of America president later apologizing for disrespectful chants against the European team.