The two Formula One drivers were watching their nation s opening World Cup game while in Abu Dhabi for postseason testing. But an exhausted Leclerc could not stay awake.
Tomiyasu, who was called up by Japan for the World Cup, was asked in an interview who his favourite Spanish player was, with the defender picking Liverpool s midfield maestro.
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The FIFA president - who is set to be re-elected for a third term - revealed that any nation is eligible to host an event, adding that his organisation wants to help unite the world.