US President Barack Obama and UK Prime Minister David Cameron may agree on weighty issues like Iran and Afghanistan but their special relationship stops when it comes to football
US President Barack Obama and UK Prime Minister David Cameron may agree on weighty issues like Iran and Afghanistan but their "special relationship" stops when it comes to football.
The two leaders "agreed to disagree" on Saturday about the desired outcome of the US-England World Cup match on Saturday night.
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| Cheers to football: Obama reminded Cameron that the US had beaten England in their only previous World Cup match. File pics |
However, with the match ending in a 1-1 draw, the two parties have been left beerless.
Obama and Cameron had just finished a call that covered foreign policy issues and the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Beer buddies The president "affirmed his deep commitment to the special and historic relationship between our two countries," the White House said.
Then beer -- and a little bit of friendly ribbing -- entered the chat.
"The president noted that the historical record of previous World Cup matches between the United States and England favours the United States and the president wagered the best lager against the best beer in America on an American win over England," the White House said.
Did you know?Lager is a type of beer that is brewed using bottom-fermenting yeast at lower temperatures and for longer durations
