Spain international Marc Cucurella has fulfilled his promise to get a tattoo of coach Luis de la Fuente’s face on his arm after Spain won the World Cup, according to reports from AFP via Vanguard. The left-back made the vow before the tournament, and Spain delivered by beating Argentina 1-0 on July 19 in the New Jersey final.
The 28-year-old Real Madrid player posted a photo of the tattoo on social media with the caption “promise kept,” showing De la Fuente wearing a suit and brandishing the World Cup trophy. The victory marked Spain’s second World Cup triumph after their 2010 success in South Africa.
Key Points:
The tattoo gesture highlights team unity and players’ respect for the coach.
Cucurella’s promise kept adds a personal touch to Spain’s historic World Cup win.
The viral social media post has generated positive fan engagement and celebration.
The victory solidifies De la Fuente’s legacy after also winning Euro 2024 and the Nations League.
The lighthearted moment offers a human-interest angle to Spain’s sporting achievement.
The tattoo story adds a memorable footnote to Spain’s World Cup triumph, and will likely inspire similar fan engagement around the team’s celebrations.
