DONALD Trump has touted signing an executive order that would see soccer renamed as football.
The revelation comes after the president immersed himself in Chelsea’s Club World Cup celebrations following the West London club’s impressive victory over reigning European Champions PSG in New Jersey.
The U.S. is also gearing up to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico – with the opening game less than 11 months away.
But, Trump has suggested renaming the game Americans call soccer “football” for the tournament.
“I think we could do that,” he told DAZN on Sunday.
The US is on a small list of countries that call the game soccer, along with Canada, Australia and South Africa.
Most countries call the sport football, or refer to it by its equivalent translation.
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