Trump Criticises England’s Defensive Use of Kane After Argentina Semi-Final Loss
Former US president Donald Trump weighed in on England’s 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina. He questioned manager Thomas Tuchel’s decision to deploy captain Harry Kane in a defensive role late in the match. England went ahead through Anthony Gordon before shifting to a back-five formation. Lionel Messi inspired a late comeback that secured Argentina’s place in the final against Spain. Speaking at a reception, Trump said, “They took their best player and put him on defence... We got to be a little offensive.” Tuchel insisted match decisions are driven by game demands. Trump also mentioned he contacted FIFA chief Gianni Infantino over USA striker Folarin Balogun’s suspension and praised the upcoming 2026 World Cup as one of the biggest sporting events ever staged.
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