Spain's fans paint New York red in pursuit of second World Cup star

Spanish football supporters painted New York red as they marched through the city, rallying behind their national team ahead of the World Cup final. This gathering marked the final stop of their tour, which began with a similar event in Atlanta on July 15th. Fans aimed to emulate the triumph of Spain's 2010 World Cup victory by securing their second star.

After visiting Atlanta, Guadalajara, Los Angeles, and Dallas, the passionate fans converged in New York on Saturday, the eve of the final match against Argentina. Their goal was to provide encouragement and ease pre-match nerves. Armed with trumpets and drums that have accompanied Spain throughout the tournament, members of the 'Furia Española' and 'Marea Roja' fan groups filled the streets of Manhattan with their signature red color.

The march commenced at Madison Square Garden and concluded at Little Spain, a Spanish enclave in New York owned by chef Jose Andrés's group. Despite intermittent rain and storms, the fans descended through Manhattan, their spirits undampened. They chanted familiar slogans like "Yo soy español" and "argentino el que no bote," and even adapted a Bad Bunny song, singing, "por la mañana café, por la tarde ron, la segunda estrella es en Nueva York."

The collective sentiment was clear: a shared desire for a second World Cup title. The final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19th, at the MetLife Stadium, where Spain will face Argentina in a highly anticipated match.