Donald Trump gives himself starting role in the bigliest occasion of all
The Guardian • • sports
Key Points:
- Former US President Donald Trump is confirmed to attend the Geopolitics World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at the New York New Jersey Stadium, marking a rare public appearance at the event.
- Trump previously intervened behind the scenes by lobbying FIFA to overturn Folarin Balogun’s red card, influencing the USA’s progression in the tournament and stirring controversy over competition integrity.
- The final is notable for the anticipated reunion of Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal, who share a history from a 2007 UNICEF charity calendar and now face each other in a World Cup final.
- The article highlights ongoing fan reactions to Trump’s appearances at sports events, including boos and mixed responses, while contrasting with Argentina’s Javier Milei, who plans to watch the final superstitiously from home.
- Additional content includes a live blog of the tournament, reader letters on World Cup naming debates, and commentary on Major League Soccer’s return amid the global football event.
