The American left has a favorite player

Timothy Weah, an Olympique de Marseille winger, has gained attention from the American left for aligning with Democrats' affordability messaging on FIFA ticket prices and appearing with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton highlighted Weah in a social-media post before a World Cup match. Weah also attended a White House event with President Donald Trump, where Trump discussed potential military action against Iran, which Weah described as unexpected and politically uncomfortable.