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Mamdani shows off skills as he promotes street soccer ahead of World Cup

New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani showed off his soccer skills as he joined children in the Bronx to promote the game ahead of the World Cup.

With just weeks to go until the tournament, which will be played across the US, Canada, and Mexico, Mamdani announced that streets outside 50 public schools across the Big Apple’s five boroughs will be closed off to allow kids to play.

Mamdani, wearing the jersey of his beloved Premier League team Arsenal, showed off some decent moves while wearing dress shoes as he joined in the game outside PS 32.

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