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Milei Skips World Cup Final, Citing '100% Win Rate' Superstition
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Milei Skips World Cup Final, Citing '100% Win Rate' Superstition

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Argentine President Javier Milei will not attend the World Cup final, despite the presence of figures like Donald Trump and King Felipe VI.
  • Milei's absence is not due to diplomatic or political reasons, but a personal superstition.
  • He wishes to maintain his "100% win rate" as a spectator, having not seen Argentina lose in seven matches.

Argentine President Javier Milei has opted out of attending the World Cup final, a decision that contrasts with the expected presence of international dignitaries such as former U.S. President Donald Trump and King Felipe VI of Spain. Milei's choice to watch the match from home is not driven by diplomatic schedules or political conflicts, but rather by a unique personal superstition.

The president maintains a perfect record when watching Argentina play, having not witnessed a single loss in the seven matches he has attended. To preserve this streak, he has decided to forgo the high-profile event, prioritizing his personal belief over the symbolic significance of his attendance at the final.

Argentina is set to compete in the World Cup final on December 20th at 4:00 AM Korean time, held in New Jersey, USA. Milei's decision highlights a peculiar aspect of his public persona, blending political leadership with deeply held personal rituals.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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