NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani makes heartfelt World Cup prediction for African team
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Alexander Abnos
Summary
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, an avid soccer fan, sat down with the Guardian to discuss his World Cup predictions using the Bracketology game. Despite his busy schedule managing NYC's challenges (high rents, ICE fears, budget issues), he made a historic prediction for this summer's tournament, choosing an African team based on heart rather than extensive research.
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bskyNYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani makes heartfelt World Cup prediction for African teamtheguardian.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledLet's go with the heart
I had not had time to do much research into who he thought was going to win this summer's World Cup
Mamdani oversees the municipal government of the United States' largest city – one facing record-high rents and continued fears over ICE
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