Trump wants to name the NFL stadium in Washington after himself: project details.

Trump wants the NFL stadium in Washington to bear his name

US President Donald Trump expressed his desire for the new NFL stadium in Washington to be named after him. This arena will replace the Robert Kennedy Stadium. According to ESPN, Trump has such a dream.According to the plans, the new stadium is expected to be ready by 2030 and will be home to the NFL team 'Washington Commanders'. The estimated cost of the project is $3.7 billion. Although the final decision regarding the name has not yet been made, White House spokesperson Caroline Livitt believes that the idea deserves attention since Trump was the one who supported the implementation of this project.

“It would be a great name, as President Trump made it possible to build the new stadium,” noted White House spokesperson Caroline Livitt.

Scandal with the Russian speed skater

On the international stage, Russian speed skater Aleksandra Sayutina, recognized by the International Skating Union (ISU) as a neutral athlete, participated in Vladimir Putin's traditional address to the Federal Assembly on February 29, 2024. Another Putin supporter, skier Veronika Stepanova, posted a photo on Instagram confirming Sayutina's participation in this event. Sayutina was present at the event along with other supporters of the president and Russian servicemen.This participation contradicts the recommendations of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for neutral athletes. Despite this, Sayutina received visas to participate in the World Cup speed skating event, which will take place in Salt Lake City, Calgary, Heerenveen, and Hamar. The 2026 Olympic Games will be held in Italy.Trump's plans regarding the name of the new stadium have sparked lively discussion and various opinions, while the participation of the Russian athlete in the propaganda event raised questions about compliance with international sports standards.