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Marc Cucurella has reaffirmed his commitment to fulfilling one of the World Cup’s most unusual promises following the Spanish national team’s final victory over Argentina.
The left-back confirmed he will get a tattoo of coach Luis de la Fuente’s face after La Roja were crowned champions at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
A promise engraved on his skin
Before Spain’s journey through the tournament began, Cucurella made it clear Cadena COPE what would be his personal sacrifice if they achieved ultimate glory, saying: “If we win the World Cup, I will get a tattoo of Luis de la Fuente’s face”.
After the final whistle of Spain’s 1-0 victory over Argentina on Sunday, and with his championship medal around his neck, the new Real Madrid defender quickly took to social media to search for the artist who will do the work, posting: “Are there any tattoo artists in the room?”
The tattoo placement dilemma
Despite his determination to keep his promise, the Spanish full-back admitted he still had logistical doubts about the tattoo.
“I don’t know yet. I have to think about where I’m going to get it,” Cucurella told Marca in the mixed zone. “People will ask me about it too, so it doesn’t have to be somewhere visible, but oh well. I think we have a long journey ahead of us now, hopefully they’ll give me some ideas, I’ll think about it and then I’ll have to do it.”
De la Fuente also commented on the subject during the celebrations following the World Cup title. Far from trying to dissuade his players from such aesthetic follies, the coach stressed the importance of integrity and respect for their words: “I already told them they were wrong. And if you make a promise, you have to keep it. I’m not that ugly either.”
Overcoming Criticism Through Global Success
Beyond the tattoo anecdote, Cucurella took advantage of this moment of pure joy to look back on his journey to the top and the obstacles he had to overcome. “I’m very proud, very happy. In the end, it’s not easy to be here. In our career, especially as a teenager and when you’re young, it’s hard, and you have to make decisions. Sometimes people tell you that you’re not good enough or that you’ll never make it,” admitted the left-back. “To all those people who are telling you these things, I thank them for taking the time to give me their advice, as well as to all the people who helped me. We were stubborn, we never gave up and today we have the reward of being here.”
An unforgettable summer for the Spanish national team
Living together for almost two months forged an unbreakable bond between the players, which Cucurella highlights as the key to their eventual success against Argentina.
“This summer has not been easy for us and I am very happy… It has been a long journey; we have been together for a long time and now it is time to celebrate. We came here with a goal, we spent almost 50 days in training camp, and now it is time to celebrate, to be together and to reminisce,” he said.
