Argentine President Milei Won't Attend World Cup Final, Citing Personal Superstition
Daily Sabah (Turkey)—Argentine President Javier Milei announced he would skip the World Cup Final his country is playing in, citing a superstition that his attendance would jinx the team. The move reflects the nationwide fervor surrounding Argentina's tournament run, where ritual and superstition have become central to fan culture at every level. Meanwhile, Pele's jersey from the 1958 World Cup final sold at auction for $4.9 million, a reminder of how heavily these matches weigh on sporting history.