Milei Skips World Cup Final Over Superstition; Sánchez Attends Amid Political Tensions

Argentine President Javier Milei will forgo attending the World Cup final match between Argentina and Spain, adhering to a personal superstition. Milei has watched all seven of Argentina's World Cup games from his presidential residence in Olivos, a suburb of Buenos Aires, and the team has won each time. He plans to continue this tradition for the final, even choosing to wear the same coat he wore during the match against Switzerland, when he claims taking it off led to the opposing team scoring.

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No way.

In contrast, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is traveling to New Jersey for the game. Sánchez has had a strained relationship with former U.S. President Donald Trump, notably refusing to increase NATO spending and criticizing Trump's policies. The article highlights political tensions between Sánchez and Trump, including past disagreements over defense spending and U.S. military actions.

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You are the only country that does not pay. I don't understand what your problem is.

Adding another layer of complexity, Sánchez also has a poor relationship with Milei. The Argentine president has publicly criticized Sánchez and his wife, Begoña Gómez, in connection with a corruption investigation. It remains uncertain if Sánchez and Trump will interact at the stadium, but a spokesperson indicated it's unlikely Sánchez will meet with any U.S. officials. The article suggests Sánchez will avoid an uncomfortable encounter with Milei.

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immoral