Nice tribute' - Donald Trump appreciates Ferran Torres' 'Make Spain Great Again' cap during Spain's World Cup celebrations

In the wake of Spain’s World Cup triumph, Ferran Torres drew attention off the pitch after wearing a “Make Spain Great Again” cap during the team’s victory parade through Madrid. The U.S. President, Donald Trump, publicly reacted to the hat during remarks to reporters on Friday, saying Torres is “a great player” and that the cap was a “nice tribute,” with the only change being “Spain” replacing “America.” Torres became a national icon on Sunday for scoring the decisive goal in extra time to beat Argentina 1-0 in the final, but the following day’s attire shifted discussion toward political symbolism. Observers remained divided, and Torres had not issued a formal statement about the item. The White House also amplified the episode with a post on X, while the article references earlier FIFA controversy involving Trump and U.S. striker Folarin Balogun.