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Australia Coach Wants Trump To Attend U.S. World Cup Game For 1 Motivating Reason
TL;DR
Australia coach Tony Popovic hopes Donald Trump will attend their World Cup match against the U.S. in Seattle, believing his presence would motivate the team. The match is scheduled for June 19 at Seattle Stadium.
Key points
- Tony Popovic is the coach of Australia.
- He hopes Donald Trump will attend the World Cup match.
- The match is against the U.S. on June 19.
- Seattle Stadium has a capacity of 72,000.
- Trump's presence is seen as a motivational factor.
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MELBOURNE, May 4 (Reuters) - Australia coach Tony Popovic said it would be âwonderfulâ if Donald Trump were to watch their World Cup match against the United States in Seattle, saying the U.S. Presidentâs presence would motivate his team.
Trump is expected to attend the co-hostsâ matches, which include a group stage game against Popovicâs Socceroos at the 72,000-seat Seattle Stadium on June 19.
âI donât know if he wants to come and watch the U.S. play, Iâm sure Iâd expect him to come and watch them at the World Cup,â Popovic told reporters in Sydney on Monday. âIf he chooses to watch Australia, thatâs wonderful for us. It would make it even more special in trying to win that game.â
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Australia coach Tony Popovic, left, 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. Andy Cheung via Getty Images / Bloomberg via Getty Images
Australia midfielder and occasional captain Jackson Irvine said last week that FIFA awarding Trump its inaugural Peace Prize made a âmockeryâ of the governing bodyâs Human Rights Policy, and voiced concern for LGBT rights in the U.S.
Popovic, however, said he was not bothered by the political climate in the U.S. as he prepares to head to Sarasota, Florida, for a pre-World Cup camp.
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Q&A
Why does Australia coach Tony Popovic want Donald Trump at the World Cup match?
Popovic believes Trump's presence would motivate his team during the match against the U.S.
When is the World Cup match between Australia and the U.S. scheduled?
The match is scheduled for June 19 at Seattle Stadium.
What is the capacity of Seattle Stadium for the World Cup?
Seattle Stadium has a capacity of 72,000 seats.
Will Donald Trump attend any World Cup matches?
Trump is expected to attend matches involving the U.S. co-hosts, including the game against Australia.
