England captain Harry Kane confirms golf round with Donald Trump
Kane’s Golf Outing with Trump
England captain Harry Kane has confirmed he played a round of golf with former U.S. President Donald Trump. The experience, which took place approximately 18 months ago in Palm Beach, Florida, was described by Kane as "pretty surreal".
Trump had previously mentioned playing golf with Kane to reporters earlier in the week, praising the England striker as a "great player" and a "good golfer." Kane reciprocated the compliments on Friday, acknowledging Trump’s golf skills.
Speaking in Miami on the eve of England’s World Cup quarter-final match against Norway, Kane elaborated on the event. He stated he "played all right, to be honest," and explained that he accepted the invitation because "when the president invites you somewhere…"
Kane expressed gratitude for the opportunity, calling it a "unique experience." He also remarked on Trump’s golfing ability, saying, "His golf is pretty good, to be honest. I hope I can play as well as him when I’m his age."
Prior to revealing their golf game, Trump had posted on his social media platform about his admiration for the Bayern Munich forward. This post followed England’s 3-2 last-16 victory over Mexico, where Trump wrote, "Harry Kane of England is a GREAT player!!!"
The following day, Trump publicly disclosed that he and Kane had played golf together, reiterating his high regard for the player. He stated, "I think Kane is a great player. See, I played golf with him and I like him a lot. He’s a good golfer. He’s really great."
World Cup Quarter-Final Preparations
As England prepares for their World Cup quarter-final clash against Norway in Miami, the team received a visit from Sir David Beckham. Beckham wished the team luck when he met them before their training session at the Inter Miami facility in Fort Lauderdale on Friday afternoon.
Kane mentioned that Beckham frequently messages him after most games and that they maintain contact. He highlighted Beckham’s strong support for England, noting, "He is a big England fan, we all know how much it means for him to represent England, to be captain, (to) play the way he did every time he wore the shirt."
The visit was seen as a morale boost for the squad. Kane added, "He was just there to support us. It was good to catch up with him, and for some of (the) other lads to have a chat with him. He’s an England legend. Hopefully, we can do him proud tomorrow."
The upcoming match between Harry Kane’s England and Erling Haaland’s Norway is one of the highly anticipated fixtures. Another quarter-final will see holders Argentina face Switzerland in Kansas City.
Other Tournament Developments
In other World Cup news, Spain secured a victory over Belgium in their match. Spain boss Luis de la Fuente expressed "high expectations" for their upcoming semi-final encounter with France.
Thomas Tuchel, whose team is also in the quarter-finals, conveyed a message of seizing the day to his squad. He emphasized the importance of connecting with their identity, leveraging their strengths, being proactive, and demonstrating bravery.
Tuchel stated, "It’s the quarter-final and the brave will have the luck on their side. We cannot have any regrets when we play a quarter-final. We have to go for it. This is the most important thing." The tournament has reached a critical stage, with only six teams remaining in contention for the trophy.
By tomorrow, the field of six teams will be narrowed down to four, setting the stage for the semi-final clashes.
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Source: theguardian.com
Nathan Crowley is the Sports News Writer at NewsUK, covering rugby union, golf and boxing with six years of reporting experience. He moved from regional newspapers into digital sport. He holds a degree in Journalism from Cardiff University and completed an NCTJ diploma. Based in Cardiff, he plays amateur rugby and follows the Six Nations closely. “Speed and accuracy are not a trade-off in sport news.”
