Australia Coach Wants Trump To Attend U.S. World Cup Game For 1 Motivating Reason
"If he chooses to watch Australia, that's wonderful for us. It would make it even more special in trying to win that game."
MELBOURNE, May 4 (Reuters) - Australia coach Tony Popovic said it would be “wonderful” if Donald Trump were to watch their World Cup match against the United States in Seattle, saying the U. S. President’s presence would motivate his team.
Trump is expected to attend the co-hosts’ matches, which include a group stage game against Popovic’s Socceroos at the 72,000-seat Seattle Stadium on June 19. “I don’t know if he wants to come and watch the U. S.
play, I’m sure I’d expect him to come and watch them at the World Cup ,” Popovic told reporters in Sydney on Monday. “If he chooses to watch Australia, that’s wonderful for us. It would make it even more special in trying to win that game.
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