Torres speaks out about 'Make Spain Great Again' cap: 'It has nothing to do with politics'
The Barcelona and Spain forward dismissed political connotations after the White House's strong reaction.
The Barcelona and Spain forward dismissed political connotations after the White House's strong reaction.
Ferran Torres, Barcelona forward and one of the heroes of the Spanish national team at the 2026 World Cup, has finally broken his silence about the controversial cap reading 'Make Spain Great Again' that he wore during the title celebrations in Madrid. In an interview with CNN on August 4, 2026, during a media tour in the United States, the 26-year-old firmly denied any political motives, emphasizing that the gesture was purely an expression of pride in Spain's return to the top of the world.
Torres was a central figure in the celebrations after Spain clinched their second world title. Footage and photos of him wearing a red cap with a slogan directly adapted from Donald Trump's 'Make America Great Again' quickly went viral, sparking a wave of comments. According to Goal.com, this detail from the celebration drew so much attention that even the White House reacted.
In the CNN interview, Torres explained his actions.
"It was funny because it had nothing to do with politics. Honestly, I don't know anything about politics. It was just about seeing Spain back on top, winning the World Cup,"Torres said, as reported by Goal.com. With this, he aimed to put an end to the speculation that arose after the celebration.
The global impact of Torres's gesture was so strong that it reached the U.S. government. The White House shared a video clip of the celebration on social media platform X with the comment:
"Everyone wants to be part of the movement."This reaction only fueled further debate over whether the footballer had intentionally or unintentionally sent a political message.
Meanwhile, the euphoria in Spain continues on the commercial front. Marca reported on August 4, 2026, that the new Spanish national team jersey, featuring two stars above the crest symbolizing the World Cup triumph, has been released. The shirt, produced by official sponsor Adidas, is available at their store on Madrid's Gran Vía.
Although he has reached the pinnacle of his career with Spain, Torres's future at Barcelona remains uncertain. Goal.com notes that Paris Saint-Germain has shown interest in the 26-year-old forward, and Barcelona is reportedly willing to sell if they receive a suitable offer. It remains to be seen whether Torres will stay at Camp Nou or continue his career in France.
