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Marc Cucurella Fulfills World Cup Tattoo Promise—Now It’s Over to Lamine Yamal

Yamal also made a pre-World Cup pledge, although he hasn’t yet fulfilled it.

Sports Illustrated

Gianni Infantino’s big World Cup sale and Fifa’s race to the bottom line

In today’s newsletter: Fifa and an investment idea so egregious, even Sepp Blatter is chiming in

The Guardian - UK

Spain star delivers on bizarre World Cup promise after final triumph against Argentina

Defender made a vow if Spain were to lift the World Cup trophy

Evening Standard

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Marc Cucurella gets tattoo of Spain manager as he keeps World Cup promise

Marc Cucurella has got a tattoo of Spain manager Luis de la Fuente on his body following Spain’s World Cup win. The former Chelsea defender, who has now joined Real Madrid, promised to honour De La Fuente if Spain won the World Cup. He revealed the design on Instagram on…

The Independent UK

Marc Cucurella sends emotional farewell message to Chelsea after £52m transfer confirmed

Spaniard leaves Stamford Bridge after three years

Evening Standard

Premier League: club-by-club guide to transfer business so far – and what they still need

The English transfer record has been smashed, with Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers on the move during a busy summer of signings

The Guardian - UK

Spain Defender Marc Cucurella's Iconic Hair Sparks Viral Claim About Autistic Son: What's the Truth?

Marc Cucurella's iconic curly hair has sparked viral claims linking it to his autistic son's recognition needs, though no verified evidence supports this.

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Real Madrid move for Ballon d’Or winner hits a major roadblock: report

Speculation around Premier League star has been gathering pace but one significant obstacle stands in the way of a deal

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Alex Scott: What Chelsea’s Rejected $86 Million Bid Tells Us About Club’s Plans

The Blues are once again proving their willingness to spend big this summer.

Sports Illustrated

How Can Real Madrid Break Into World Cup-Winning Spain Team Again?

Los Blancos played a minimal part in Spain’s summer success.

Sports Illustrated

After Turning Fans Off With Controversial Behavior, Lionel Messi Breaks Silence On Argentina’s World Cup Loss

The Argentine captain's latest statement came as FIFA officially launched an investigation into Argentina's post-match conduct following the World Cup final.

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A big red speaker, Louis Vuitton trophy trunks and a tattoo bet – how Spain celebrated World Cup win

Luis de la Fuente’s team was the best at the tournament by some margin but are not satisfied yet with focus now on ‘the next game in September’

The Guardian - UK

“My Idol Making A Fool Of Himself”: Fans Turn On Lionel Messi Over “Shameful” Move During World Cup Final

“Pathetic, so pathetic all that talent is totally ruined by these pathetic moves and behavior just to win…” one critic wrote online.

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Marc Cucurella spotted removing an object from his sock and burying it in the pitch seconds before the World Cup Final kicked off, with a former team-mate confirming exactly what it was and why he did it

The 2010 World Cup winner gave his fellow countrymen some mystical advice before they beat Argentina

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The Independent UK

Marc Cucurella continued secret tradition before Spain’s World Cup victory

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Spain’s ‘lucky coin’ as Marc Cucurella continues bizarre tradition of World Cup champion

Cucurella complied with the request of 2010 winner Joan Capdevila, continuing a tradition surrounding Spain’s lucky coin

Sports Illustrated

Why Marc Cucurella Was Not Sent Off in World Cup Final Despite Lionel Messi Plea

Argentina’s superstar did his utmost to try and even out the numbers in the World Cup final.

The Independent UK

Muppets, Donald Trump and Lego trophies: The top 10 weirdest moments from the World Cup final

Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in added time in a game which was full of colourful and at times farcical incidents but notably low on football quality

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Evening Standard

Lionel Messi branded a 'baby' after asking for Marc Cucurella to be sent off in World Cup final: 'Game's gone'

Argentina talisman was leaving nothing to chance as second world title slipped away

The Independent UK

Messi slammed for trying to get Spain’s Cucurella sent off in World Cup final

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The Independent UK

Luis de la Fuente responds to Marc Cucurella’s tattoo promise after Spain’s World Cup win: ‘I am not too ugly’

Cucurella had vowed to get his manager’s face inked on his body if Spain won the World Cup

The Guardian - UK

‘We had a date with destiny’: De la Fuente lauds Spain players after World Cup victory

Manager says team and and fans ‘deserve everything’ while Lionel Scaloni will ‘think about the future’ with Argentina

Evening Standard

World Cup final: Spain reveal valuable lesson which helped secure second star

Spain’s second World Cup win was eerily similar to their first in South Africa 16 years ago

Sports Illustrated

The 2026 World Cup XI

Soccer’s superstars came to the fore on the grandest stage.

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HENRY WINTER: Spain's World Cup triumph is a victory for football. Argentina came to fight but were slain by Luis de la Fuente's matadors

NEW JERSEY: In Frank Sinatra’s back-yard, Spain did it their way and the world rejoiced

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