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Justin Trudeau uses Katy Perry excuse for watching USMNT over Canada at World Cup: ‘Boyfriend duties call’

Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau drew plenty of criticism on Friday when he skipped Canada's opening World Cup match in Toronto in favor of watching the USA face Paraguay in Los Angeles.

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What happened Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau drew plenty of criticism on Friday when he skipped Canada's opening World Cup match in Toronto in favor of watching the USA face Paraguay in Los Angeles.
The headline split One side frames it as "Justin Trudeau defends skipping Canada World Cup match for Katy Perry: ‘Boyfriend duties’". The other frames it as "Justin Trudeau uses Katy Perry excuse for watching USMNT over Canada at World Cup: ‘Boyfr...".
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Left / center-leftJustin Trudeau defends skipping Canada World Cup match for Katy Perry: ‘Boyfriend duties’

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Right / center-rightJustin Trudeau uses Katy Perry excuse for watching USMNT over Canada at World Cup: ‘Boyfriend duties call’

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New York PostNews report · Jun 14, 10:01 PM

Justin Trudeau uses Katy Perry excuse for watching USMNT over Canada at World Cup: ‘Boyfriend duties call’

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Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau drew plenty of criticism on Friday when he skipped Canada's opening World Cup match in Toronto in favor of watching the USA face Paraguay in Lo...

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Metro UKNews report · Jun 14, 8:07 PM

Justin Trudeau defends skipping Canada World Cup match for Katy Perry: ‘Boyfriend duties’

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'You know who I'm rooting for,' the former Canadian PM added.

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