Trump suggests NFL should get new name so soccer can be called football

President Donald Trump advised that the American sport of soccer needs to be renamed in order that soccer, which is named soccer in virtually each different nation, can undertake the identify.

Trump made his feedback on Friday through the World Cup attract Washington DC, whereas discussing the expansion of soccer within the US

“When you take a look at what’s occurred with soccer in the US, once more with soccer in the US, we by no means appear to name it that as a result of we’re form of in battle with one thing else known as soccer. But when you consider it, should not it actually be known as: I imply, that is soccer, there is no query about it. We have to provide you with a special identify for the NFL stuff,” Trump stated.

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“It actually does not make sense when you consider it.”

Trump additionally obtained the primary FIFA peace prize through the draw on Friday.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino offered Trump with the award, which included a trophy of golden fingers holding a soccer. He was additionally offered with a medal which he placed on virtually instantly.

“The FIFA Peace Prize is offered yearly on behalf of the billions of football-loving individuals world wide to a distinguished particular person who exemplifies an unwavering dedication to selling peace and unity world wide by means of their outstanding management and motion,” stated a certificates offered to Trump.

TRUMP SAYS WE ARE READY TO ORGANIZE THE WORLD CUP, WILL TAKE CARE OF CRIME IN THE HOST CITIES

U.S. President Donald Trump poses for a selfie with FIFA President Gianni Infantino on stage through the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw on the John F. Kennedy Middle for the Performing Arts, December 5, 2025, in Washington, DC (Emilee Chinn/FIFA/FIFA by way of Getty Photographs)

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In March, Trump signed an govt order making a activity drive for the soccer match, which can be hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico. Trump chairs the duty drive, whereas Vice President J.D. Vance is vice chairman. As govt director, Rudy Giuliani’s son was tasked with main and overseeing day-to-day operations.

America is residence to 11 of the 16 host cities.

The president beforehand threatened to maneuver video games from cities in the event that they have been deemed unsafe, however after arriving on the Kennedy Middle on Friday he reaffirmed his confidence in these cities’ security and pledged federal help if mandatory.

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President Donald Trump picks the US for Group D through the official 2026 FIFA World Cup draw on the John F. Kennedy Middle for the Performing Arts on December 5, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Brad Smith/ISI Photographs/ISI Photographs by way of Getty Photographs)

The championship recreation will happen on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The worldwide match, unfold throughout North America, begins in June 2026 and is the primary World Cup in additional than 20 years to happen in a number of nations.

Paulina Dedaj of Fox Information and The Related Press contributed to this report.

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