Ferran Torres has unexpectedly found himself at the center of a political storm after wearing a red cap bearing the slogan "Make Spain Great Again" during Spain World Cup victory celebrations.
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Subscribe Sekarang →According to reports from Mundo Deportivo, United States President Donald Trump publicly reacted to the incident, claiming the forward was actually paying homage to the MAGA movement.
"It is a great player. He wore a "Make America Great Again" cap, it was a nice tribute, and I think he did it with the best intentions," Trump stated, adding that the gesture was greatly appreciated.
Based on previous reactions, the Spanish forward has already drawn support from the far-right political party Vox, led by Santiago Abascal, sparking widespread debate regarding his political alignment.
Aside from the political spotlight surrounding the red cap, the decisive World Cup final goalscorer continues to make headlines as he attracts serious transfer interest from Paris Saint-Germain this summer.