entered politics, he actively participated in sports affairs and helped the United States bid for the 2022 World Cup. He also regards sports as the fulcrum to instigate social change. For example, he supports the American women's football demand for equal pay for equal work, and at the same time is a platform for the "black life is precious".
As a sports enthusiast with a wide range of interests, Biden often appears in MLB, MLS, NFL and other competitions, and has also served as a kick-off guest. So, which teams are his favorites? Will these teams and related sports have a golden development period because of his coming to power?
Philly
Although born in Scranton, Pennsylvania’s sixth largest city, Biden is a diehard of the two teams in Philadelphia, the largest city of Pennsylvania . This is because his wife Jill spent her childhood in Philadelphia. Most of the time.
When the MLB kicks off this season, Biden cheered for the Phillies. I wish both sides can win in the autumn.
In the 2010 National League Baseball Championship Series, the Phillies played against the San Francisco Giants. Biden, the vice president of the Obama administration, was there. Cheer for your home team. In the 2011 National League Division Series, he once again appeared to cheer for the Phillies.
Philadelphia Eagles
Biden’s home football team is another Philadelphia team, the Philadelphia Eagles. In 2018, when the Eagles won the Super Bowl , Biden was on the scene. He was very excited and made no secret of his pride in front of the camera.
After the 2018 Super Bowl, Biden was interviewed.
Hawks players and fans gave him a standing ovation during the celebration. Biden regarded this as one of his personal moments of glory, because in front of picky Philadelphia fans, he It was applause instead of boos.
New York Yankees
Although he is a big fan of the Phillies mentioned above, Biden has never concealed his love for another baseball team, the New York Yankees.
Before Game 3 of the 2009 MLB World Series, Biden shook hands with Yankee’s Derek Kitt.
Biden supported the Yankees because he was a team supported by his grandfather and was because of the 50s of the last century. When Biden was only 10 years old when he moved to Delaware with his parents, there was no baseball team there. The Yankees were the best baseball team in the United States at the time, and Mitch Manto became his idol when he was young.
American men's football
2010 World Cup in South Africa, the United States drew England 1-1 in the first round of the group stage. The then US Vice President Biden came to the court to help, adding weight to the 2022 World Cup bid. It's a pity that finally got the right to host Qatar, which was suspected of black gold trading. Wait until the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, the US team's first match against Ghana 2-1, Biden once again appeared on the field.
Biden in the stands of the 2014 Brazil World Cup match
Biden is also a strong supporter of the United States women’s football equal pay campaign, he even "threatened" the American Football Association. If equal pay for men and women is not implemented, he will not approve the preparation of the 2026 World Cup in America, Canada and Mexico Funding.
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