Left-back fulfills promise to honor coach Luis de la Fuente with new ink celebrating historic win
Spanish international Marc Cucurella took a pledge to himself: if Spain won the World Cup, he would tattoo a portrait of their coach, Luis de la Fuente, on his arm. It paid off, as Cucurella shared an image of his new artwork alongside a message that read “promise kept.”
The 28-year-old Real Madrid player announced the reveal on social media following Spain's victory against Argentina in the final at New Jersey's Hard Rock Stadium. The tattoo depicts de la Fuente wearing a suit and holding the coveted World Cup trophy – marking Spain’s second triumph after their 2010 success in South Africa.
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De la Fuente came onboard as the head coach of Spain after Luis Enrique stepped down. The 65-year-old has led the team to three major successes: Euro 2024, the Nations League in 2023, and now the World Cup title.
Motivation behind Spain's incredible run
Cucurella joined Madrid from Chelsea ahead of the tournament. De la Fuente’s determination to motivate his players paid off, culminating with a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final. The coach’s impact on the team cannot be overstated.
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Why did Cucurella get a tattoo?
Cucurella got the tattoo as a public commitment to coach Luis de la Fuente after Spain’s World Cup victory.
What does the tattoo depict exactly?
The tattoo features De la Fuente wearing a suit and holding the World Cup trophy, symbolizing his leadership and achievements with La Roja.