​New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has stated that his concentration will be devoted entirely to the FIFA World Cup final instead of President Donald Trump’s anticipated attendance at the game on Sunday.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhile Trump has stayed connected with the competition from afar and shares a tight bond with FIFA president Gianni Infantino, he has not yet shown up at a match in person. Nevertheless, Infantino has verified that Trump is expected to be at the final and will award the trophy to the winners.When questioned about whether he intended to converse with or be seated next to the president, Mamdani dismissed the inquiry, stressing that his attention “will be on the game,” as per The Mirror US.Who is the referee for the Spain vs France FIFA World Cup semifinal?-Credit:Catherine Ivill – AMA, Getty Images”I anticipate just watching for 90 or 120 or maybe even penalties as well,” the mayor stated at a press conference in Coney Island.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementTrump’s connection with Infantino has drawn examination throughout the competition. The dispute escalated after U.S. Men’s National Team striker Folarin Balogun was shown a red card in the Round of 32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, a ruling that originally sidelined him for the subsequent match against Belgium.Yet, after Trump acknowledged that he had reached out to Infantino, the ban was suspended, though the USMNT was still knocked out by Belgium in the following round, despite Balogun’s participation.Despite their ideological distinctions, Mamdani has mostly preserved a polite association with Trump, who allegedly developed an appreciation for the New York mayor after their initial encounter in the Oval Office last year.Addressing the controversy surrounding Balogun’s red card and subsequent suspension reversal, Mamdani borrowed a well-known quip from soccer manager Jose Mourinho, stating: “I prefer not to speak, if I speak I get in trouble.” He had previously characterized the initial suspension as “cruel.”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementTo listen to the latest episode of ‘All Out Soccer’ – CLICK HEREMamdani, a lifelong soccer enthusiast, has taken in several matches throughout the tournament in his capacity as New York City mayor. However, he has also drawn criticism after being photographed attending a World Cup fixture at MetLife Stadium, allegedly without purchasing a ticket.Mamdani, who previously launched a World Cup ticket lottery for local residents, was photographed at Brazil’s Group C opener against Morocco alongside his wife and New York Governor Kathy Hochul in a luxury suite, as New York and New Jersey co-hosted one of the tournament’s premier matchups.Nevertheless, his presence at the game has attracted scrutiny following reports suggesting the mayor may have received the highly coveted tickets at no cost, despite World Cup seat prices reaching into the thousands of dollars. Reports have further indicated that he secured mult