Ferran Torres Sparks Debate With Controversial Victory Parade Hat
WHO:
USA Today - Ferran Torres, a forward for Barcelona and a key player for Spain's national team.
USA Today - Donald Trump, the former President of the United States.
Euronews.com - King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain, and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
WHAT:
USA Today - Torres wore an almost identical hat to the "Make America Great Again" headwear, with the only difference being the wording "Make Spain Great Again."
USA Today - The White House posted a video on X with the caption: "Everyone wants in on the movement," in response to Torres' hat.
Euronews.com - Torres has not provided any public explanation for wearing the "Make Spain Great Again" cap during the parade.
Euronews.com - The phrase "Make Spain Great Again" has previously been used by the right-wing party Vox, which fueled political interpretations of Torres' choice.
Euronews.com - Torres has not given any public explanation for his choice nor clarified whether there was any specific intention behind the message.
USA Today - Torres appeared shirtless during the victory parade, wearing the "Make Spain Great Again" cap.
Euronews.com - Before the parade, the Spanish squad visited King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia at the Zarzuela Palace, and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez at Moncloa.
Sportskeeda - A mural honoring Ferran Torres in Barcelona was vandalized within 24 hours of its unveiling.
USA Today - Torres scored in extra time of the World Cup final in the 106th minute, securing a 1-0 victory for Spain over Argentina.
USA Today - The hat worn by Torres during the parade was an adapted version of the MAGA hat, featuring "Make Spain Great Again" instead of "Make America Great Again."
USA Today - The White House posted a video on X with the caption: "Everyone wants in on the movement," in response to Torres' hat.
Sportskeeda - A mural honoring Ferran Torres in Catalunya was vandalized just days after Spain's World Cup victory.
USA Today - The White House's official social media account reacted to Torres' hat, stating: "Everyone wants in on the movement."
Euronews.com - Torres has not provided any public explanation for wearing the "Make Spain Great Again" cap during the parade.
Euronews.com - Alberto Ibáñez, an MP for Compromís–Sumar, incorrectly claimed that Torres's company was operating as a "vulture fund" and had bought "20 homes in Valencia" for speculation.
Euronews.com - Torres's company, Eleven Future Invest, primarily owns a commercial-use building with 50 offices, not a portfolio of residential flats for speculation.
Euronews.com - Torres owns four residential properties: one in Barcelona, two in Valencia, and another in his holiday town, along with a plot of land for future development.
USA Today - Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, giving Spain a 1-0 victory over Argentina.
USA Today - An estimated two million people attended the victory parade in Madrid.
USA Today - Torres wore a red cap with the phrase "Make Spain Great Again" during the parade.
Euronews.com - The cap worn by Torres is a variation of Trump's campaign slogan "Make America Great Again."
WHERE:
USA Today - The victory parade took place at the Plaza de Cibeles, just outside Madrid city hall.
USA Today - The victory parade took place in Madrid, specifically at the Plaza de Cibeles.
Euronews.com - The World Cup final was held at the New York/New Jersey Stadium.
WHEN:
USA Today - The World Cup final occurred on July 19, 2026.
USA Today - The victory parade took place the day after the World Cup final.
WHY:
Euronews.com - The controversy stemmed from a piece of information published by Forbes, which stated that the forward has "20 properties strategically spread between the Valencia region and Catalonia."
Euronews.com - Alberto Ibáñez, an MP for Compromís–Sumar, incorrectly claimed that Torres's company was operating as a "vulture fund" and had bought "20 homes in Valencia" for speculation.
Euronews.com - The phrase "Make Spain Great Again" has previously been used by the right-wing party Vox, which fueled political interpretations of Torres' choice.
USA Today - The hat worn by Torres has sparked mixed interpretations, with some viewing it as a tribute to Trump and others as a mockery of him.
USA Today - The hat worn by Torres sparked debate and speculation regarding its meaning, with interpretations ranging from a tribute to Trump to a mockery of him.
Euronews.com - The phrase "Make Spain Great Again" has been associated with the right-wing party Vox, which fueled political interpretations of Torres' choice.
HOW:
Euronews.com - Sources close to the player explain that the main property asset of Eleven Future Invest is a commercial-use building next to Mestalla, made up of 50 offices rented to companies, and not a portfolio of residential flats for speculation.
Yahoo News New Zealand - Torres was among the cyclists riding rental Citi Bikes in Manhattan before the World Cup final, along with teammates Dani Olmo and Eric Garcia.
Yahoo News New Zealand - Torres and his teammates rode rental Citi Bikes in Manhattan before the World Cup final, showcasing a casual and risky activity.
In a recent parade, Torres sparked controversy by wearing a cap that read "Make Spain Great Again," closely resembling the iconic "Make America Great Again" hats, though he has not publicly explained his choice. The White House responded with a video on X, stating, "Everyone wants in on the movement," while the phrase has been associated with the right-wing party Vox, leading to various interpretations of Torres' intentions. Reports have also clarified that Torres' company, Eleven Future Invest, primarily owns a commercial building near Mestalla, consisting of offices, rather than a portfolio of residential properties as previously claimed.