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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Argentina's President Javier Milei Skips World Cup Final Citing Football Superstition
Caption: Argentina’s President Javier Milei Skips World Cup Final Citing Football Superstition. Javier Milei has said he will not attend Sunday's World Cup final against Spain, choosing to watch the match from the presidential residence in Buenos Aires because of a long-held superstition. He believes maintaining the same routine that accompanied Argentina's victories throughout the tournament will help preserve the team's winning streak. Among his match-day rituals are watching every game from the same location and wearing the same YPF-branded jacket, despite the summer weather. In Argentina, such rituals are deeply embedded in football culture and are widely observed by fans, players and public figures alike. Previous presidents have also avoided attending key World Cup matches, with some Argentines believing political leaders can bring bad luck to the national team. Milei’s decision means he will miss a final expected to be attended by the Spanish Royal Family and the Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez. But Argentina’s head of state insists he will not abandon the routine he believes has helped Argentina reach the final. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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