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Amanda Langell

World Cup Winner Uses Christian Pulisic’s Old Excuse to Shut Down President Trump Claim

Spain striker Ferran Torres shied away from the political implications of wearing a “Make Spain Great Again” cap, stating he simply wore the red hat as a “funny” moment to celebrate his country’s World Cup triumph.

Torres has been riding the high of scoring the winner for Spain in a rather drab World Cup final against Argentina on July 19. The Barcelona man was front and center of La Roja’s trophy celebrations in Madrid, parading around with a hat most commonly associated with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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