Spanish footballer Marc Cucurella is preparing to tattoo the face of national team coach Luis de la Fuente on his body [2].
The move follows a high-profile promise made by the player to honor his coach if Spain secured the World Cup title. This gesture highlights the strong bond between the squad and their leadership during a historic tournament run.
Cucurella said that he would undergo the procedure if the team won the tournament [3]. Following Spain's victory over Argentina in the final [2], the player confirmed his intention to follow through with the commitment. He said, "Me tatúo la cara de Luis de la Fuente" [2].
To assist with the process, the television program "Más Vale Tarde" stepped in to provide creative guidance. The show presented three specific design proposals, and various placement options for the tattoo [1]. The segment aired on the La Sexta channel and was made available on the Atresplayer platform [1].
The presenters of "Más Vale Tarde" said that the designs were not intended to be subtle. They said, "Discretito no lo hemos hecho, pero la ocasión lo merece" [1].
This promise originally surfaced following Spain's success at Euro 2024 and was revisited as the 2026 World Cup approached [1]. While some reports differed on the timing of the team's tournament debut, the primary narrative focuses on the fulfillment of the vow following the final match against Argentina [2].
“"Me tatúo la cara de Luis de la Fuente"”
The intersection of celebrity athletes and national television in Spain often transforms personal sporting vows into cultural moments. By involving a popular program like "Más Vale Tarde" in the design process, the tattoo becomes more than a personal tribute; it serves as a public symbol of the national team's cohesion and their triumph over Argentina on the world stage.
