US President Donald Trump was asked in an interview on Fox television to predict the winner of the match between Spain and Argentina. He avoided answering, but appears to be captivated by Argentine national team star Lionel Messi, reports UNN citing AP.
"I would say it's hard to bet against Messi," Trump said, noting Messi's assist that led to Argentina's winning goal in the semifinal against England.
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"The pass was just perfect," Trump said. "I won't pick a side… It's just hard to bet against Messi."
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US President Donald Trump will appear at the FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt announced this, but when asked which team the American leader would support, she did not answer.