Trump calls Ferran Torres' 'Make Spain Great Again' cap a 'beautiful tribute' amid controversy

Published Jul 25, 10:52 AM UTC

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Spanish footballer Ferran Torres sparked political controversy by wearing a 'Make Spain Great Again' cap during Spain's World Cup victory celebrations in Madrid on July 20, 2026. The cap, a clear allusion to Donald Trump's 'Make America Great Again' slogan, divided Spanish opinion: left-wing critics saw it as mockery or political support, while the right-wing Vox party, which had already adopted the slogan, defended Torres. The debate reached the White House, where President Donald Trump praised Torres as a 'great player' and described the cap as a 'beautiful tribute' to the MAGA movement, adding 'We appreciate it.' Torres himself has not commented. The incident highlights the intersection of sports, politics, and international symbolism.

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Original headline: "Un bel hommage": Donald Trump réagit à la polémique sur la casquette de Ferran Torres lors des célébrations de la Coupe du monde

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