Spain’s World Cup final hero Ferran Torres has explained why he wore a MAGA-style hat during the team’s celebrations in Madrid last month.
According to Huff Post, Torres sparked controversy by sporting a red cap resembling one of President Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” hats, except it read, “Make Spain Great Again.”
The political right, and even Trump himself, seized on the headwear as evidence that Torres supported both the president and his political movement.
Ferran Torres reveal the motive behind his MEGA cap
However, speaking with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins on Monday night, August 3, Torres downplayed that interpretation.
Noting that Trump attended the World Cup final, where Spain beat Argentina 1-0 thanks to Torres’ winning goal, Collins asked the forward, “You were later seen wearing a red ‘Make Spain Great Again’ hat, where did you even get that hat from?”
Torres replied, “Yeah, it was a funny moment because it was not about politics. Because, honestly, I don’t know about politics. It was just to be able to see Spain again on the top, winning the World Cup, and it was just to have fun with my friends, with my family and nothing about politics, or nothing about, yeah, this.”
Torres also discussed his future at Barcelona, which he joined from English Premier League side Manchester City in 2022, amid speculation linking him with a move away from his current club.
“Right now, the only thing that I know is on 12th of August I have to stay there and train with them so let’s see what happens,” he said.
Ferran is now expected to return to Barça training soon, joining Hansi Flick's pre-season camp, but his future is far from certain.
With less than 12 months left on his current deal, there is a good chance that the Spaniard leaves to move to PSG this summer.
The next few weeks could be crucial in deciding Ferran's future at Barça, and it remains to be seen whether the club open renewal talks with him once he returns.
