Elon Musk was spotted with former President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner at the Soccer World Cup Final in Qatar on Sunday.
What Happened: Musk was seen standing with his arms crossed next to Kushner during the final match between Argentina and France.
Elon Musk and former US President Donald Trump’s son in law, Jared Kushner have been spotted at the World Cup final match in Qatar.@elonmusk @jaredkushner @fifaworldcup
— Doha News (@dohanews) December 18, 2022
: @alwoozain pic.twitter.com/a2GibzBYAi
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Why It Matters: The nail-biting final was won by Argentina on penalty kicks. The teams were tied 3-3 at the end of extra time. Apart from Musk and Kushner, 90,000 spectators witnessed the match.
Musk, the owner of Twitter, posted updates throughout the match.
Great goal by Argentina! ��� pic.twitter.com/WIs9ocfPcz
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 18, 2022
Well done France!
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 18, 2022
Evenly-matched game!! pic.twitter.com/dH1CPRRno9
Musk said that during one of France’s goals, Twitter saw 24,000 tweets per second. He said it was the “highest ever for World Cup!”
24,400 tweets per second for France’s goal, highest ever for World Cup!
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 18, 2022
The billionaire described the final as a “Duel in the Desert” and said, “Couldn’t ask for a better game.”
Duel in the Desert.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 18, 2022
Couldn’t ask for a better game. Incredible play by & !!!! pic.twitter.com/XUZxjymAx0
After a nearly two-year suspension, Musk restored Trump’s Twitter account, but the former U.S. leader has chosen to stay away from the platform.
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