Former USA head coach and now in charge at Swansea City Bob Bradley believes the United States risk missing out on a World Cup host as Donald Trump's "divisive and ugly" presidential campaign could impact on the country's World Cup bid.
The USA are in the running to host the 2024 Olympics in Los Angeles while the US Soccer Federation has expressed interest in bidding to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, either alone or with neighbours Mexico.
Bradley who led the USA into the last 16 of the 2010 World Cup, is concerned the President-elect's policies could affect the nation's chances of being awarded either sporting event.
"Everything that the President does in terms of domestic policy and international relations determines how you are received in all different areas, including sports.
"The next World Cup is in Russia and, when you take some of the things that are going on between Russia and Ukraine, there is going to be debate before the tournament.
"I can only hope moving forward that the responsibilities of the job of President will show a marked difference from what we saw throughout the campaign." the Swans boss said as quoted on Sky Sports.
Meanwhile, the USA football governing body on Tuesday appointed five time MLS Cups winner with LA Galaxy and DC United Bruce Arena as the country's head coach, succeeding Jurgen Klinsmann, who was sacked on Monday.
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