Ferran Torres fired a ball into the back of the net to win the World Cup for Spain and declared "it was a goal scored by 47 million people." We can add a few more from Canberra.
The Spanish Australian Club of Canberra roared to life when Torres' stunning extra time strike gave Spain a 1-0 win over Argentina in Monday morning's FIFA World Cup final.
While there might have been 47 million cheering from Spain, there were others riding every moment around the globe.
Spanish fans passed around a replica World Cup trophy as they filled the room in Narrabundah, sharing churros and chocolate as they watched their side piece together a dominant display. They stood on tables clutching flags. Babies were dressed in the jerseys of the national team.
Australia is home to little more than 17,000 Spaniards. Many of them filled venues across the country to watch Spain clinch their second World Cup in 16 years. They danced on tables in Bondi's Beach Road Hotel. They cheered in Darling Harbour.
They celebrated at watch parties across Canberra, with venues like The Dock and The Pedlar swinging open the doors early on Monday morning after the ACT government granted extended trading hours for the special event.
And back home, more than one million people lined the streets of Madrid to welcome home Spain's World Cup winners following their triumph in the United States. It was estimated about 120,000 fans were gathered at Cibeles square alone.
Spain are now the game's undisputed champions, having claimed the Women's World Cup on these shores in 2023.
And there may be more success on the horizon. Pin-up boy Lamine Yamal is just 19 years old. Little more than a week ago, Spain won both men's and women's under 19s European championships. Their under 23s won gold at the Olympic Games in 2024. Spain won the senior European championship in 2024. Their women's side lost the final of the 2025 edition on penalties.
Only two teams have won back-to-back men's World Cups. You would be brave to bet against Spain becoming the third. Wouldn't that be some celebration in Narrabundah?
Brent Clark has taken the reins at Hockey ACT, filling the void left by Rob Sheekey and ending the search for a new chief executive.
Clark started in the role on Monday, having spent five years on the Hockey Australia board while also enjoying a stint as a Hockey One League board member.
"There is a strong foundation to build on, a passionate hockey community, and a real opportunity to continue growing the game across Canberra, Albury-Wodonga and Young," Clark said.
"Developing our local talent and providing pathways from grassroots through to elite hockey will be a key focus for me. The continued growth and success of the Canberra Chill is an important part of that journey.
"Success in sport is built on strong communities. My goal is to ensure Hockey ACT is an organisation that supports its people, embraces new opportunities and creates an environment where everyone can be involved, improve and succeed."
The Canberra Gunners will look to keep their NBL1 East title defence alive on home court with the reigning champions locking in an elimination final in Tuggeranong.
The Gunners will host the Maitland Mustangs at the Tuggeranong Basketball Stadium on Saturday night after finishing sixth to earn a home final.
The Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence will also host an elimination final against the Central Coast Crusaders at the AIS on Saturday afternoon.
The Centre of Excellence's women's side has already locked in a qualifying final appearance after finishing fourth. They face the formidable Norths Bears, who finished the regular season with a remarkable 20-0 record. The Canberra Nationals finished out of playoff contention in 10th.
