Milei to watch World Cup final from residence due to superstition

Argentine President Javier Milei announced he will not travel to New Jersey for the World Cup final, opting instead to watch the match from the presidential residence in Olivos. Milei cited "cábala," a good luck ritual, as the reason for his decision, continuing a tradition observed by former presidents Alberto Fernández and Cristina Fernández.

Milei emphasized that any potential victory belongs to the players and the Argentine people, not to politicians. "Politics should not appropriate this celebration of Argentines," he stated, calling it "miserable" to capitalize politically on a win. He indicated that his sister, Karina Milei, would oversee arrangements if the team decides to celebrate at the Casa Rosada, the presidential palace.

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Absolutely not. I've been watching the matches from Olivos (presidential residence) since day one. It's a cábala; I watch the matches in the Olivos cinema with my sister.

The government is also developing security plans for the team's potential return and celebrations. Minister of Security Alejandra Monteoliva is coordinating efforts to ensure safety, whether the team arrives at Ezeiza or Aeroparque airports, aiming for a full celebration without negative incidents.

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Politics should not appropriate this celebration of Argentines.