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"I Think He Meant that Very Nicely" - Donald Trump on Ferran Torres' 'Make Spain Great Again' Cap After FIFA World Cup Triumph
Spain's World Cup hero Ferran Torres wore a cap referencing Donald Trump's slogan, sparking international attention and drawing comments from the White House.
- Spain celebrated its second World Cup victory on Sunday, July 19, 2026, as almost 2 million people gathered in Madrid. Barcelona forward Ferran Torres drew attention by wearing a cap featuring the slogan "Make Spain Great Again."
- Ferran Torres secured the title for the Spanish National Team at MetLife Stadium, scoring the winning goal in extra time against Argentina. The victory earned the country its second star after the 2010 win in South Africa.
- President Donald Trump commented on the gesture, calling Ferran Torres "a great player" and describing the cap as "a nice tribute." Trump noted the slogan resembled his own "Make America Great Again" campaign branding.
- The White House official social media account responded to images of the Spanish National Team's celebrations, posting: "Everyone wants to join the movement." The statement referenced the team's victory and the cap's symbolism.
- Performances by Aitana, Ana Mena, and Lola highlighted festivities at Cibeles during the celebrations. The massive turnout of almost 2 million people in Madrid underscored the national significance of the Spanish National Team's World Cup success.
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The president of the United States shared it up to four times in just seven seconds.
The US president thanked the Barcelona footballer for his gesture and acknowledged that "he did so with very good intentions"
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