Martina Navratilova has questioned the morals of FIFA World Cup star Harry Kane after the England and Bayern Munich forward revealed he played golf with US President Donald Trump. The tennis legend, known for her outspoken views on Trump, reacted to a social media post criticizing Kane's decision to play golf with the President.
What happened?
At a press conference during the ongoing FIFA World Cup, Kane was asked about playing golf with Trump. The 32-year-old forward revealed that Trump had invited him to play golf around 18 months ago, and he had accepted the invitation. Kane said he played "alright" during the game.
Why it matters for Martina Navratilova
Navratilova, a long-time critic of Trump, has frequently shared her opinions on the US President's political and personal lives. She reacted to a post on X (formerly Twitter) that called out Kane's decision to play golf with Trump, saying "Marlene is not wrong..." The post in question read: "When convicted felon, accused paedophile, fascist invites you to play golf with him, a morally correct man tells him to gfy."
What comes next?
The debate on social media has sparked a wider discussion about the morals of athletes and their associations with controversial figures. Navratilova's reaction has added fuel to the fire, with many fans and critics weighing in on the issue. As the FIFA World Cup continues, the focus will remain on the athletes and their actions on and off the pitch.
Navratilova was recently at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships, both as an analyst and an honored guest of the grass major. The Czech-American tennis legend witnessed Linda Noskova winning the women's singles crown and Jannik Sinner successfully defending his men's singles title.
The internet was flooded with memes targeting the American soccer team after their humiliating exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Navratilova was amused by one such post on X, which has now been removed, and wrote "Lol" in response.
Team USA's hopes of a deep run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup were dashed by Belgium in the Round of 16, with the Belgian contingent registering a dominant 4-1 victory. There was significant controversy leading up to the match after American forward Folarin Balogun's red card and one-match suspension was overturned. Critics suggested that President Donald Trump had an instrumental role to play in persuading FIFA to overturn the suspension.