In a remarkable victory against Mexico, Harry Kane gained a new admirer in the form of Donald Trump. The US President expressed his admiration for England’s captain on Truth Social following the Three Lions’ historic triumph over Mexico at the Azteca stadium. Kane sealed the victory with a goal, shortly after Anthony Gordon secured a penalty, overcoming the setback of Jarell Quansah’s red card.
Back at home, fans eagerly stayed up to witness the match, while the Azteca was filled with enthusiastic England supporters, among whom was Donald Trump observing the game. Trump, 80, took to social media to exclaim, “Harry Kane of England is a GREAT player!!!” highlighting Kane’s standout performance amid his own weekend activities celebrating the USA’s 250th anniversary.
The match saw an intense start with Jude Bellingham scoring two goals for England, countered by Mexico’s Julian Quinones. Despite facing challenges, including Quansah’s dismissal, Kane’s penalty further extended England’s lead, with Raul Jimenez scoring for Mexico. However, Jordan Pickford’s efforts in goal prevented Mexico from equalizing, maintaining the score at 3-2.
Reflecting on the game, Kane described it as a challenging but thrilling experience, emphasizing the team’s resilience. His goal marked his sixth in the tournament and 14th in his World Cup career, positioning him alongside legendary players like Gerd Müller. Meanwhile, Trump’s unexpected praise for Kane sparked attention, adding to his previous commentary on players during the tournament.
In another FIFA-related development, the decision allowing Folarin Balogun to play in the last-16 clash with Belgium despite a previous red card prompted mixed reactions. Trump lauded FIFA for what he deemed a just reversal, while the Royal Belgian Football Association expressed astonishment and disagreement with the decision. Reports of White House involvement in the matter were refuted by FIFA, asserting their independence in the decision-making process.