Spain's World Cup hero Ferran Torres sparked discussion during the team's homecoming parade in Madrid by wearing a cap bearing the slogan "Make Spain Great Again." The gesture echoed former President Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" campaign slogan.
Torres, who scored the decisive extra-time goal against Argentina at MetLife Stadium to secure Spain's second World Cup title, was seen in the red cap during the celebratory parade on Monday. The team had returned to Spain following their victory.
Torres's cap featured a similar design to Trump's ubiquitous red hats, a symbol frequently associated with the former president's political rallies and campaigns. The image of Torres in the "Make Spain Great Again" cap was widely shared as the team celebrated their championship win.
The World Cup final itself saw a controversial appearance by Donald Trump. The former president was present at the trophy ceremony and controversially handed over the trophy alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Trump's presence on the field and subsequent involvement in the trophy presentation were met with boos from some sections of the crowd. He remained near the stage as the Spanish team lifted the World Cup, an appearance that drew comparisons to his similar role in a previous club World Cup ceremony.