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Argentina’s President Javier Milei has said he won’t be attending Sunday’s World Cup final (Monday AEST) because of superstition, instead choosing to view the match between Spain and Argentina from home – where he has watched the defending champion’s previous seven games, all victories, in the tournament.
In a bid to help his nation’s beloved soccer team secure its second consecutive title, Milei added, he’ll be wearing the same heavy jacket, too.
Fans and players around the world cling to superstitions they believe can bring good luck to their team – or misfortune to their opponents. But in Latin America, and particularly in Argentina, so-called “cabalas,” or ritualistic beliefs and habits, carry unusual weight, reflecting the intensity with which many here watch their national team.
When asked on Thursday whether he’d travel to New Jersey for Sunday’s game to watch alongside his close ally President Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino, as was widely expected, Milei replied: “No way”.
“I’m going to keep watching all the games from Olivos,” he told a local Buenos Aires radio station, El Observador, referring to his presidential residence.
AP
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