India, July 17 -- Argentina President Javier Milei has revealed why he will not attend Sunday's FIFA World Cup final against Spain, admitting his decision is driven entirely by superstition. Instead of being in the stadium, Milei will watch the match from home, the same place where he has followed Argentina's previous seven matches during the tournament. With the defending champions winning every one of those games, he is unwilling to change what he believes has become a lucky routine. Milei also said he plans to wear the same heavy jacket he has worn throughout Argentina's World Cup campaign in the hope that it brings the team another slice of fortune as they chase a second successive title.

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