Trump's favorite in the World Cup revealed: 'Let England win the cup'
Andrew Giuliani, Trump's advisor responsible for the World Cup, announced that the team the President is rooting for is England.
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Following the US's elimination by Belgium in the round of 16, US President Donald Trump's favorite in the tournament has become clear. Andrew Giuliani, Trump's advisor responsible for the World Cup, announced that the team the President is rooting for is England. Trump wants the English to lift the cup in New Jersey (MetLife Stadium) after exactly 60 years. On the other hand, their giant rival in the semi-finals, Argentina, will face England in their "lucky" navy blue jersey from the Maradona era.
"ENGLAND WINNING THE CHAMPIONSHIP ON OUR 250TH ANNIVERSARY WOULD BE A GREAT STORY"
Advisor Andrew Giuliani, speaking on behalf of both Trump and the White House, explained the support for England in this historic tournament, which coincides with the celebrations of the 250th anniversary of US independence, with the following words:
"If the US cannot win this cup on the 250th anniversary of its founding, it would be a great story for the English to become champions in America during our grand celebrations. I absolutely believe that England can take the cup all the way because they are one of the best among the remaining teams. Harry Kane is currently England's top scorer, and if they win the cup, he will definitely be the chief architect of it."
ARGENTINA WILL BE ON THE FIELD WITH THE "HAND OF GOD" JERSEY
Before the giant semi-final to be played today, a full-scale "luck" mobilization has been declared in the Argentine camp. The Tangos have obtained special permission from FIFA for the jersey to gain a psychological advantage over England and to bring the luck factor to their side.
The spirit of 1986 (Hand of God): Argentina will take the field in the navy blue jersey they wear for away games. This is the jersey from the historic match in the 1986 World Cup where Diego Maradona scored that famous "Hand of God" goal against England, which Argentina won 2-1.
The victory in 1998: Argentina was wearing this navy blue away jersey when they eliminated the English on penalties in the 1998 World Cup round of 16.
The bad memory of the striped jersey (2002): Argentina had taken the field in their classic light blue and white striped jersey in the 2002 World Cup and was defeated by England. Wanting to erase this bad memory, the South American representative has taken refuge in the lucky navy blue.
CONTRAST ACHIEVED: ENGLAND WILL WEAR WHITE
Under normal circumstances, FIFA rules require teams to take the field in their first-choice home kits (light blue and white for Argentina). However, on the grounds that England will take the field in a white jersey and a clear color contrast needs to be created on the pitch, FIFA has officially approved Argentina's request for this "lucky" navy blue jersey.