In an interview with local radio El Observador, Argentine President Javier Milei added a new detail about his World Cup superstition. He said that during the match against Switzerland, he briefly removed his lucky jacket because he was hot, and Argentina immediately conceded a goal, so he put it back on. Milei will watch the final with his sister in Buenos Aires, wearing the same jacket.
Further details have emerged from Argentine President Javier Milei's interview with local radio El Observador, as reported by Barak Batash. Milei elaborated on his World Cup superstition, recounting a specific incident during the match against Switzerland. He removed his lucky jacket because he felt hot, and moments later Argentina conceded a goal. He immediately put the jacket back on. Milei reiterated that he will not attend the final in New Jersey due to superstition, and will watch the match with his sister at the presidential residence in Buenos Aires, wearing the same jacket he has worn throughout the tournament. As The Zioneer reported earlier at 16:25, Milei had already explained his decision to skip the final based on superstition; this new anecdote adds color to the story.
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