Marc Cucurella is officially on the hook for a tattoo of Spain manager Luis de la Fuente’s face, a promise made real after Spain secured their World Cup glory. What a move! Spain didn’t just win, they absolutely crushed Argentina in a one-sided final, with Ferran Torres netting the extra time winner to grab their second tournament crown. This isn’t just any win, it’s a huge moment in a golden era for Spanish football, stacking up with the men’s reigning European title and the Women’s World Cup trophy already in their cabinet.
That’s One Way To Celebrate A World Cup Win
Before the tournament even kicked off, full-back Cucurella made a bold vow: if Spain lifted that trophy, he’d get de la Fuente’s face tattooed on him. Talk about putting your money where your mouth is! And guess what? The manager, Luis de la Fuente himself, is absolutely expecting the Real Madrid-bound defender to follow through. “They made a mistake, but they are men of their word, and they will stick to their word,” de la Fuente chuckled, adding, “I am not too ugly, they will just need to find a part of their body which is not too visible.” He even hinted other players made similar promises. You gotta love a manager who holds his players accountable, right? “If you say something you need to stick to your word,” he said, and you know he means it. We’ve even seen this kind of wild celebration before, like when Irish rugby player Mack Hansen got coach Andy Farrell’s image after the 2023 Six Nations.
De la Fuente’s Master Plan Delivering Glory
This isn’t just a fluke, either. The 65-year-old de la Fuente, who was relatively unheralded when he took over in 2022, has completely rebuilt Spain into a world-leading force. He’s a genius at bringing up new talent, having worked with their age-grade sides for years. He credits this incredible run of success to one core idea: putting the collective ahead of the individual. “We’re where we want to be, we’re privileged to represent our country with a wonderful national team, with exceptional players,” de la Fuente explained. He believes “the real success relies on having the right travel companions. The people with values and principles.” This guy gets it. “The only merit we have is seeking out good people who put the collective good ahead of the individual.” It’s clear this philosophy is what brought home the World Cup. Now, we just wait for that tattoo reveal!
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