Rubio hosts G20 foreign ministers at college football game

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 16:14 · Archive

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is taking foreign ministers to a college football match between Florida and Georgia in Atlanta.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio was planning to host his foreign minister counterparts at Saturday's college football game between Southeastern Conference rivals Florida and Georgia in Atlanta, following a G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting.

Foreign ministers from major nations including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Britain and Poland were among those attending the G20 meeting. The game between the two rivals had shifted to Atlanta from its usual neutral venue in Jacksonville, Florida, due to stadium renovations. It is known as the 'World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party' because of the large crowds that typically attend the matchup.

U.S. officials said plenty of the foreign ministers had expressed interest in accompanying Rubio to the event, though it was not clear which ones would ultimately attend. Georgia is ranked No. 3 in the country and heavily favoured, while Florida, where Rubio's son Anthony plays, is ranked No. 17.

How it is being reported

• When global diplomacy is done, it's time for American footballSecretary of State Marco Rubio is planning to host his foreign minister counterparts at a quintessential American sporting event.News4Jax · 31 Oct, 15:35
• When global diplomacy is done, it's time for American footballSecretary of State Marco Rubio is planning to host his foreign minister counterparts at a quintessential American sporting event.Clickorlando · 31 Oct, 15:35

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