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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 · Jul 28

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 · Jul 28

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

Spaniard leaves Stamford Bridge after three years

Evening Standard · Jul 27

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 · Jul 21

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.

Bored Panda · Jul 21

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 · Jul 20

“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.

Bored Panda · Jul 20

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

FourFourTwo · Jul 20

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

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The Independent UK · Jul 20

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

The Independent UK · Jul 20