Donald Trump did not make a point of closely following the United States’ debut at the World Cup, but he will be the main host of another sporting event this Sunday (14), starting at 9 pm (Brasília time). The North American president will be present at UFC Freedom 250, the organization’s first event held at the White House, in Washington.
In images posted on social media, the athletes will have some of the rooms in Trump’s official residence as their dressing room. His presence coincides with his 80th birthday and reinforces the close relationship he maintains with Dana White, president of the organization.
The event will bring together some of the world’s top MMA stars, including the Brazilian, who will compete for the interim heavyweight belt against Frenchman Ciryl Gane.
In addition to the Poatan fight, the main sporting attraction of the night will be the unification of the lightweight belts. Linear champion Ilia Topuria will face interim champion Justin Gaethje, in a fight that is worthy of hegemony in the category.
United States debuts with victory in the World Cup
The United States began their World Cup campaign last Friday (12), when, in Los Angeles, in the first round of Group D.
The score was opened after just seven minutes, with an own goal from . Still in the first half, Folarin Balogun doubled in the 31st minute and scored again in the 50th. In the final stage, Reyna scored the hosts’ fourth goal in stoppage time, while Maurício scored for the Paraguayans.
