Spain's Marc Cucurella Fulfills World Cup Promise, Gets Tattoo of Coach After Win
Marc Cucurella honored a preseason promise after Spain’s 1-0 World Cup final win over Argentina.
- On Tuesday, Spain defender Marc Cucurella posted a picture of a new tattoo depicting head coach Luis de la Fuente wearing a suit and holding the World Cup trophy, captioning it "Promise kept."
- Cucurella vowed before the tournament began to get the tattoo if Spain won the World Cup, which they did by defeating Argentina 1-0 on July 19 in the New Jersey final to clinch their second title.
- Since succeeding Luis Enrique in 2022, the 65-year-old coach has won Euro 2024, the 2023 Nations League, and the World Cup with La Roja, while Cucurella joined Madrid from Chelsea before Spain's opening 0-0 draw against Cape Verde.
- Spain midfielder Mikel Merino wrote "Historic" on Instagram in response, while tennis star Carlos Alcaraz called it "awesome," generating immediate recognition from public figures for Cucurella's tribute.
- Other squad members honored similar commitments following the victory: Pedri and Dani Olmo pledged to colour their hair, while Lamine Yamal vowed to grow a beard, making Cucurella's tattoo one of several player celebrations.
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Cucurella fulfils bizarre World Cup promise by permanently tattooing De la Fuente’s face on his arm
Spain defender Marc Cucurella has fulfilled his unusual World Cup promise by getting a tattoo of manager Luis de la Fuente after La Roja’s 2026 triumph. The Real Madrid-bound left-back revealed the tribute nine days after Spain defeated Argentina, with the tattoo showing De la Fuente holding the trophy. Cucurella previously made a similar promise after Spain’s Euro 2024 victory.
Marc Cucurella, who was crowned World Cup champion with the Spanish national team a week and a half ago, fulfilled a promise he made during the tournament and tattooed the face of the coach who led the team to the title, Luis de la Fuente, on his arm.
Spanish footballer Marc Cucurella has fulfilled his promise and had the face of national coach Luis de la Fuente tattooed on the upper arm with trophy. He posted the proof photo on Instagram.
Marc Cucurella kept his promise.
Spain defender Cucurella honours World Cup coach with new tattoo
Spain defender Marc Cucurella gets a tattoo of World Cup-winning coach Luis de la Fuente, fulfilling a promise after Spain’s triumph. Read about Cucurella’ Read More: https://punchng.com/spain-defender-cucurella-honours-world-cup-coach-with-new-tattoo/
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