Donald Trump has officially thrown his weight behind Argentina to win today’s World Cup final, stating it’s “hard to bet against Messi.” The former president, who is set to present the World Cup trophy, made his prediction clear ahead of the highly anticipated match between Argentina and Spain, telling Fox he’d given the question a lot of thought.
Messi’s Magic and a Presidential Friendship
It’s all about Lionel Messi for Trump. He specifically highlighted Messi’s game-winning assist in the semi-final against England, describing it with incredible detail. “I watched that pass… I guess you’d call it a pass… that was perfect,” he recalled. “If you had a strike zone, it was exactly where it had to be.” He was clearly captivated by how Messi evaded the defense, noting, “He was very well defended, and then all of a sudden he was standing by himself.” The praise for Messi didn’t stop there, with Trump concluding, “It’s hard to bet against Messi, he’s great.” Beyond the on-field brilliance, Trump also mentioned his friendship with Argentinian president Javier Milei, whom he said has done a “terrific job.” Talk about a high-stakes endorsement!
Legends, Family, and a Push for Future World Cups
While Messi might be his pick for this final, Trump wasn’t ready to crown him the greatest of all time. He referenced his friendship with Cristiano Ronaldo and even memories of watching Pelé play for the New York Cosmos. “I got to see Pelé play, and he was great,” he said, acknowledging a pantheon of stars. He even got some inside info from his son, Barron, who is a “tremendous soccer fan,” noting that players like Mbappé are “certainly one of the greats” despite a rough game recently. But his passion for the sport extends beyond the players on the field. Trump revealed he has a “great idea” for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, pushing for the World Cup to return to the United States “immediately.” He’s pitching a two-country host plan to “take out some of the anger and the shock,” making a direct appeal, “You hear that, Gianni?”
So, with Argentina battling Spain for the biggest trophy in soccer, the stakes couldn’t be higher. And if Trump has his way, we might not have to wait long for the World Cup to make its triumphant return to American soil. You’ve gotta wonder what FIFA is thinking about that pitch right now.
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