Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Spain Defender Tattoos Coach's Face After World Cup Win
Marc Cucurella, a player from Spain's national football team, made a promise before the World Cup.
He said that if Spain won, he would get a tattoo of their coach, Luis de la Fuente's face.
Spain did win the World Cup, beating Argentina in the final.
So, Cucurella kept his promise and got the tattoo on his left arm.
The tattoo shows De la Fuente holding the World Cup trophy.
Cucurella played in all eight matches for Spain and helped the team keep seven clean sheets.
He even carried his wife's pyjama top as a lucky charm during the tournament.
Cucurella posted pictures of his new tattoo on Instagram, saying 'Promise fulfilled.'
Spain defender Marc Cucurella got a tattoo of coach Luis de la Fuente's face after Spain won the World Cup.
The tattoo depicts De la Fuente holding the World Cup trophy.
Cucurella made the promise before the World Cup if Spain won.
Cucurella played in all eight matches for Spain, helping them keep seven clean sheets.
Cucurella posted pictures of his new tattoo on Instagram with the caption 'Promise fulfilled.'
- Who
- Marc Cucurella, Spain's defender, and Luis de la Fuente, Spain's coach.
- What
- Marc Cucurella got a tattoo of Luis de la Fuente's face holding the World Cup trophy.
- When
- After Spain's World Cup victory against Argentina.
- Where
- The tattoo was done on his left arm.
- Why
- Cucurella had promised to get the tattoo if Spain won the World Cup.
Tattoo as a Symbol of Loyalty
Tattoo as a Form of Fanaticism
Expression of Loyalty
Tattoo as a Symbol of Loyalty
Cucurella's tattoo is a genuine expression of loyalty and respect for his coach and the team's achievement.
Tattoo as a Form of Fanaticism
Some may view the tattoo as an extreme form of fanaticism, questioning the permanence of such a commitment.
- Player
- Marc Cucurella
- Coach
- Luis de la Fuente
- Team
- Spain
- Opponent in Final
- Argentina
- Tattoo Location
- Left arm
- Matches Played
- 8
- Clean Sheets
- 7
