Trump Backs Ferran Torres' Controversial 'Make Spain Great Again' Hat

WHO:

Sports Illustrated - President Trump praised Ferran Torres, stating, "He’s a great player. He wore a (Make Spain Great Again) cap. It was a great gesture, and I think he did it in good faith. We appreciate that."

Yahoo Sports - Ferran Torres has been linked with Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid, although it is unlikely he will join Real Madrid.

Sports Illustrated - Ferran Torres, a 26-year-old Barcelona striker, has a sandbar shark named after him at the Oceanogràfic de València, the largest aquarium in Europe.

Sports Illustrated - Ferran Torres, a Barcelona striker and Spain's World Cup hero.

USA Today - U.S. President Donald Trump.

WHAT:

Sports Illustrated - Torres was pictured wearing the "Make Spain Great Again" cap during the trophy parade festivities in Madrid, which became a topic of conversation across Spain.

Yahoo Sports - Torres' current deal at Barcelona is set to expire at the end of next season.

Sports Illustrated - Torres was pictured wearing the "Make Spain Great Again" cap for much of the trophy parade festivities in Madrid.

Sports Illustrated - The White House posted a video on X with the caption: "Everyone wants in on the movement" after footage of Torres wearing the hat emerged.

Sports Illustrated - Ferran Torres scored in extra time to help Spain secure their second men's World Title against Argentina.

Yahoo Sports - Trump stated, "He’s a great player. He wore a (Make Spain Great Again) cap. It was a great gesture, and I think he did it in good faith. We appreciate that."

USA Today - The only difference between Torres' hat and a MAGA hat was the use of "Spain" instead of "America" in the lettering.

Sports Illustrated - Ferran Torres scored the only goal in the World Cup final against Argentina, leading Spain to a 1-0 victory.

Yahoo Sports - Torres wore a "Make Spain Great Again" hat during the victory celebrations, which was interpreted as a nod to Trump's "Make America Great Again" slogan.

USA Today - Trump described Torres wearing the hat as a "nice tribute" and appreciated it.

Sportskeeda - Trump complimented Torres' hat following Spain's World Cup triumph.

WHERE:

Sports Illustrated - The World Cup final took place in New Jersey.

USA Today - The victory celebrations occurred in Madrid, Spain.

WHEN:

USA Today - The World Cup final occurred on July 19, 2026.

USA Today - Trump made his comments on July 24, 2026.

WHY:

Sports Illustrated - Trump interpreted Torres' hat as a compliment and believed it was meant in good faith, despite previous tensions between the U.S. and Spain regarding military and trade issues.

Sports Illustrated - Trump has previously called Spain a “terrible partner” and threatened to “cut off all trade with Spain” in March.

Sports Illustrated - Trump interpreted Torres' hat as a compliment and believed it was meant in good faith.

HOW:

Yahoo Sports - Barcelona has let go of Robert Lewandowski earlier in the summer, which may force the club to make an immediate move in the transfer market.

Sports Illustrated - Torres mostly wore the hat back-to-front during the trophy parade.

Sports Illustrated - Torres wore the hat mostly back-to-front during the trophy parade in Madrid.

Yahoo Sports - Torres wore the hat during the trophy parade, which became a topic of conversation across Spain.

President Trump praised Ferran Torres for wearing a "Make Spain Great Again" cap during the trophy parade festivities in Madrid, calling it a great gesture. The hat sparked conversation across Spain, and Trump interpreted it as a compliment meant in good faith, despite past tensions between the U.S. and Spain over military and trade issues. He expressed appreciation for Torres' actions, highlighting the positive sentiment behind the gesture.