Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly not hiding his preference for Argentina to win the World Cup final, which takes place tonight. The personal sentiment was conveyed ahead of the match.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has explicitly expressed his personal preference for Argentina to win the World Cup final tonight, according to reports. The comment comes as the match is set to be played in New Jersey, with Netanyahu expected to attend alongside US President Donald Trump, as The Zioneer reported on Thursday.
The development follows a series of reports on Saturday evening. At 20:36 Jerusalem, The Zioneer first reported that Netanyahu met with Argentine Ambassador Rabbi Shimon Wahnish and conveyed Israel's support for Argentina in the final against Spain. An updated version of the same report added that Netanyahu criticized Spain's left-wing government, which has accused Israel of genocide in Gaza. A third version featured a personal message from Netanyahu to Argentine President Javier Milei: "Javier, you are a true friend. We support you and support Argentina tomorrow – good luck!" The progression of the report showed the prime minister's sentiment moving from official support to a personal endorsement.
The match tonight is the culmination of the World Cup, and Netanyahu's attendance underscores the close ties between Israel and Argentina under Milei, who has been a vocal supporter of Israel. The prime minister's explicit rooting adds a personal note to the diplomatic occasion.
The report of Netanyahu's preference has not been officially confirmed by the Prime Minister's Office, and the source of the report remains unnamed.
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