« Make Spain Great Again » : La casquette de Ferran Torres fait polémique de Madrid jusqu'à la Maison Blanche
The sole goalscorer in Spain's 2026 World Cup final victory over Argentina (1-0 after extra time), Ferran Torres has unwittingly found himself at the center of a heated political debate in his country. According to L'Équipe , the FC Barcelona striker sparked controversy during the title celebrations in Madrid by wearing a red cap emblazoned with the national flag and the slogan "Make Spain Great Again."
This direct reference to Donald Trump's campaign slogan and to phrases adopted in Spain by the far-right Vox party immediately sparked a reaction from the political class. The Spanish left, through MP Alberto Ibáñez (Sumar coalition), strongly criticized the player, accusing him of real estate speculation in his native region of Valencia through his investment company. This accusation was quickly denied by the striker's entourage, who clarified that the acquisitions concerned commercial premises intended for businesses, not residential properties.
While the left was fiercely attacking the striker, the right and far right seized the opportunity to elevate the hero of the final to a patriotic symbol. Vox MP Carina Mejias, in particular, publicly defended him, praising the player's performance on the field. The story even resonated across the Atlantic: the official White House account celebrated the video on social media, stating that "everyone wants to be part of the movement." Some observers also interpreted it as a simple mockery or a targeted parody of Donald Trump's omnipresent presence at the trophy presentation at MetLife Stadium.
Although the 26-year-old has never officially aligned himself with the far right, L'Équipe points out that he openly criticized Pedro Sánchez's socialist government in October 2024, following the deadly floods in the Valencia region. A devout Catholic and now coveted by Paris Saint-Germain, the new Spanish national hero demonstrates that he leaves no one indifferent, both on and off the pitch.
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