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Spain and Barcelona forward Ferran Torres has clarified his decision to wear a red cap emblazoned with "Make Spain Great Again" during the World Cup victory celebrations. He stated that the cap solely expressed his desire to see Spain return to the pinnacle of world football and was in no way linked to political affiliations.
"It was a funny moment because it had nothing to do with politics. Honestly, I don't understand politics. The idea was simply to see Spain back on top, winning the World Cup," Torres told CNN in an interview, addressing questions about the controversy sparked by the accessory.
The "Make Spain Great Again" cap is an adaptation of the well-known slogan "Make America Great Again," popularized by former US President Donald Trump. This was interpreted by some as a gesture of political support – a reading the forward downplayed three weeks after scoring the goal that secured Spain's second World Cup title.
The controversy surrounding the cap intensified after the official White House account reacted on X (formerly Twitter) with the message, "Everyone wants to be part of the movement," sharing a video of Torres during the title celebrations. Donald Trump himself also commented approvingly on the Barcelona player's cap.
However, as anticipated, it was all just a joke from Ferran Torres.
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