President Donald Trump disclosed that his youngest son Barron will be going to watch some of the FIFA World Cup games this year.
The FIFA World Cup will take place in 12 venues throughout the United States from June 14 through July 13, featuring numerous games among the globe’s premier football teams.
From the extensive lineup of matches in the tournament schedule, Trump stated in the Oval Office on Tuesday that Barron, who is 19 years old, will attend several events and indicated he might participate in the celebrations associated with the global competition.
These events will draw millions of enthusiastic fans globally, including my son. I've got a son who will be among them. loves soccer – Barron,' Trump said.
He playfully addressed everyone in the room saying, ‘Has anyone actually heard of Barron? Has anybody come across him before? By the way, he’s also quite a skilled footballer.’
'The height might be slightly above average for football, but that’s fine,' the president acknowledged.
Standing at an impressive 6'7", the New York University business school student looms significantly taller than the rest of his kin.
Unlike during Trump's initial tenure as president, Barron is not frequently spotted with his parents anymore. Now, he stays in New York City to continue his college education.
This will be an unparalleled chance to display the splendor and magnificence of America, and we're eager to host soccer enthusiasts from every corner of the world," stated Trump regarding the forthcoming World Cup games.
His remarks were made during a Wednesday meeting at the White House with the task force President Trump formed to plan for the occasion.
A number of cabinet members form part of the committee, among them being the Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and the Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. During Tuesday’s gathering, both individuals addressed preliminary arrangements for the large-scale occasion.
The Swiss-Italian leader of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, addressed officials at the White House on Tuesday.
At Tuesday’s event, the president also singled out his middle child, Eric Trump, who is 41 years old.
He said that Eric and Barron constantly corrected him for using the term 'soccer,' insisting he refer to it as 'football' just like everyone else around the globe.
"I’m not sure whether I should use ‘soccer’ or ‘football,’ since whenever I mention ‘soccer’, Barron and Eric correct me by saying, ‘No, you’re using it incorrectly; it’s actually called “football.” ’ However, we refer to it as ‘soccer,’” explained Trump.
The inaugural game of this year's World Cup is slated to take place next month at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, with the finale penciled in for the MetLife Stadium located just outside New York City.
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