US President Donald Trump has publicly praised Barcelona forward Ferran Torres for wearing a “Make Spain Great Again” cap during Spain’s World Cup victory celebrations, interpreting the gesture as a tribute to his political movement rather than a jibe.
Trump Speaks Out on Ferran Torres: Why the US President Loved the Spanish Star’s Cap
Torres became a national hero after scoring the decisive extra-time goal in Spain’s 1-0 World Cup final victory over Argentina.
🚨 La reacción de Trump tras ver la gorra de Ferran Torres en la rúa
💬 “Es un gran jugador. Llevaba puesta una gorra de ‘Make America Great Again’. Fue un bonito homenaje, y creo que lo hizo con muy buena intención. Se lo agradecemos mucho” pic.twitter.com/jXXuxpGloT
— Mundo Deportivo (@mundodeportivo) July 25, 2026
However, his choice of headwear during the subsequent victory parade through Madrid quickly shifted the conversation from his on-field heroics to its political undertones.
The red cap featured a near-identical design to Trump’s iconic “Make America Great Again” merchandise, with only the word “America” replaced by “Spain”.
Speaking to reporters at the White House on Friday, Trump offered an enthusiastic assessment of the Spanish star.
“He is a great player,” Trump said.
“He was wearing essentially a ‘Make America Great Again’ cap, so it was a nice tribute.
And I think he meant that very nicely, we appreciate it”.
The President added that he views Torres as a supporter of the political aesthetic he has globalised over the past decade.
The cap sparked immediate debate across Spain, with critics linking it to right-wing ideology while others dismissed it as a lighthearted reference.
Torres himself has yet to issue a formal statement explaining his intentions.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the player’s motivations, the White House has embraced the moment, posting a video of Torres on X with the caption:
“Everyone wants in on the movement”.
Trump’s comments suggest he has chosen to interpret the gesture as an endorsement rather than a parody.
The 2026 World Cup, hosted in the United States, has seen unprecedented political drama throughout the tournament. Trump personally attended the final and handed out medals to players.
His intervention during the tournament included controversial phone calls to FIFA President Gianni Infantino regarding player suspensions.
For now, Torres remains silent on the controversy, leaving observers divided on whether his fashion statement was genuine support or ironic commentary.
Regardless of intent, Trump has made his position clear: the Barcelona star’s gesture was, in his view, a welcome tribute to the MAGA movement.
