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In the hours before the World Cup draw, people with knowledge of the planning were openly wondering whether donald trump Might come with a little extra flair. The big question is whether he will say or do anything typically attention-grabbing. You only have to consider the last time Trump was so central soccer Event – His notable appearance on the podium in the Club World Cup final. It’s fair to say that the reactions of those around him were mixed.
Sources say Chelsea’s winning captain Reece James was shocked by the whole thing. Meanwhile, Mark Cucurella thought it was hilarious. However, when a player wanted to take a selfie, a teammate pushed him back, saying it would be inappropriate and began pointing out Trump’s views.
This may be seen as a surprisingly politicized stance for a modern player, but perhaps this is inevitable when the sport itself is politicized.
You won’t have a more vivid illustration of the political theater that played out at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on Friday.
Trump will also enjoy a more lavish welcome. It seems the current FIFA hierarchy wouldn’t have it any other way. In another grand display of the strengthening relationship between Trump and his football “counterparts”, Trump is widely expected to be given the body’s inaugural Peace Prize. gianni infantino,
This probably says a lot about it relationship ofAlso typical of how FIFA works, many of its senior figures – even some of its council – had no knowledge of the creation of the award until its press release. Many people still had no idea how any of this would actually work the night before the draw.
Much of modern FIFA operates in a similar manner, with much of the preparation for its main event now taking place around Trump.
Maybe this shouldn’t be a surprise – and not just because of how careless it is Infantino’s perspective Used to be.
There’s actually a strong argument that Trump is currently the most influential person in modern sports…
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