Trump takes brutal swipe at England and Thomas Tuchel - 'made a mistake'
Donald Trump criticized England's football coach Thomas Tuchel for his tactical decisions during a World Cup match against Argentina. Trump specifically questioned the decision to move captain Harry Kane into a defensive position after taking the lead.
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Donald Trump has taken aim at Thomas Tuchel and the England football team after their semi-final World Cup exit.
England fell to old rivals Argentina 2-1 on Wednesday night, dumping the Three Lions out of the tournament and leaving some fans bitterly disappointed with England's reaction after taking the lead in the second half.
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President Trump took the opportunity to comment on England captain Harry Kane ’s performance while standing next to FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Both Trump and Kane have admitted to playing golf together last year in Florida.
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