Trump's friend on soccer: 'The sport with the least talent in the world'

UFC President Dana White has once again voiced his strong disdain for soccer, labeling it the "least talented sport in the world." These controversial remarks have resurfaced just two weeks before the FIFA World Cup, an event championed by U.S. President Donald Trump. The timing is particularly notable given White's long-standing alliance and personal friendship with Trump.

White's aversion to soccer is deeply rooted, as evidenced by past statements that have recently gone viral. In a resurfaced clip, he expressed his intolerance for the sport, arguing that its simplicity makes it accessible even to very young children. "There's a reason why three-year-olds can play soccer. You run around and kick a ball," White stated, questioning the level of talent involved.

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Soccer? That's a completely different story. I can't stand it; I think it's the sport with the least talent in the world.

He further elaborated on his criticism by pointing to the game's low-scoring nature and the size of the goals. "When you play a game where the net and the goal are so big, and the score is 3-1? Are you kidding me? How untalented do you have to be to score only three goals with such a big net?" he challenged, directly addressing soccer enthusiasts.

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There's a reason why three-year-olds can play soccer. You run around and kick a ball.

The soccer community has responded swiftly and critically on social media platforms. Many users defended soccer players, asserting their status as among the most athletically versatile athletes globally. Others pointedly referenced White's own promotion of "Power Slap," a competition involving open-hand striking, as a questionable venture. Fans argued that the essence of elite sports lies not in performing obscure skills, but in executing common abilities at a level superior to global competition.

Adding another layer to the narrative, White plans to stage a UFC event outdoors directly in front of the White House during the same week as the World Cup begins. This move appears intended to divert media attention and that of sports fans worldwide away from the soccer spectacle.

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When you play a game where the net and the goal are so big, and the score is 3-1? Are you kidding me? How untalented do you have to be to score only three goals with such a big net?