Spain defender Cucurella honours World Cup coach with new tattoo

Spain defender Marc Cucurella has honored World Cup-winning coach Luis de la Fuente with a new tattoo following the national team's recent trophy win. Cucurella was a key member of the squad that defeated Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final, with De la Fuente at the helm.

The Real Madrid defender, who transferred from Chelsea for £52 million in June, shared images of the tattoo on social media. The artwork features a portrait of De la Fuente holding the World Cup trophy, accompanied by the number 26. Cucurella captioned the post, "Promise kept," fulfilling a commitment made after Spain's victory.

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Coach De la Fuente humorously acknowledged the promise during his post-match press conference, stating, "I’ve already told them, ‘Did you make a mistake?’ They did, but they’ll enjoy it." He added, "I’m not so terribly ugly that they will need to put it somewhere nobody can see it. But it makes me laugh and I am proud they keep their promises."

Cucurella was recognized for his significant contributions during the tournament, both on and off the pitch. He previously used his wife's pyjama top as a lucky charm and noted that his distinctive long, curly hair helps his child identify him during matches. The new tattoo now stands as a permanent memento of Spain's World Cup achievement and his connection with the victorious coach.

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I’ve already told them, ‘Did you make a mistake?’ They did, but they’ll enjoy it. I’m not so terribly ugly that they will need to put it somewhere nobody can see it. But it makes me laugh and I am proud they keep their promises.