Trump Criticises Tuchel’s Tactics After England’s Loss
Donald Trump criticised England manager Thomas Tuchel’s tactical choices after the Three Lions’ 2‑1 defeat to Argentina in the World Cup semi‑finals. He said moving captain Harry Kane into a defensive role after England took the lead was a mistake.
England had taken an early lead through Anthony Gordon, but Argentina rallied late, inspired by Lionel Messi, to win 2‑1 and set up a final against Spain.
Trump remarked that England became too defensive after going ahead, noting that putting their best player in a defensive role was unusual. He added that, while he is not a soccer expert, the decision seemed odd.
The tactical shift coincided with Argentina’s resurgence, and some England players reportedly expressed dissatisfaction with the conservative instructions after the opening goal.
Trump Comments on FIFA’s Red‑Card Decision
Trump also addressed the controversy surrounding FIFA’s decision to lift the automatic one‑match ban for United States striker Folarin Balogun after his red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Speaking at a reception in Trump Tower, he joked about the incident and praised FIFA President Gianni Infantino for the joint USA‑Mexico‑Canada World Cup, calling it the most successful sporting event in history.
Infantino echoed Trump’s praise, stating that the tournament united people worldwide and represented the American dream realized.
Aftermath
England’s loss ended their hopes of winning a first World Cup title since 1966. They will now contest the third‑place play‑off, while Argentina prepares to face Spain in the final.
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