Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced support for Argentina ahead of the World Cup final after receiving an official Argentina football shirt from Argentina's ambassador to Israel, Rabbi Shimon Axel Wahnish.
In video released on Saturday, Wahnish presented Netanyahu with the shirt, joking in Hebrew that it was "the only one left" because the jerseys were sold out.
Wahnish then played Netanyahu an audio message from Argentine President Javier Milei thanking Netanyahu for his support and saying he was pleased the Israeli leader was backing Argentina in the final.
Netanyahu said he did not hide being an Argentina fan, adding that many Israelis felt the same.
"I don't hide it that I'm a fan of Argentina, I think most Israeli citizens do. That is because President Milei has revolutionised Israel's relationship with Argentina, and we have no greater nor better friends. Which is why we support them."
Argentina will play Spain in the final of the World Cup on Sunday.
