Ferran Torres explains 'Make Spain Great Again' hat after World Cup Final win

Ferran Torres celebrated Spain's World Cup victory with a custom hat -Credit:Instagram @ferrantorres Spain's FIFA World Cup winner Ferran Torres has insisted he had no political intentions when he was photographed wearing a 'MAGA'-style hat during Spain's victory celebrations in front of the president.

>Torres netted the only goal of the game in the World Cup Final as Spain defeated Lionel Messi's Argentina to claim their second title in the sport's most prestigious tournament.

>While several players were spotted performing the 'Trump dance' as the President took to the podium to celebrate alongside the squad, the Spanish team appeared to keep the jokes rolling as Torres sported the red hat upon their return to Spain the following day. The Barcelona forward, however, has maintained it had nothing to do with politics, via The Mirror US.

Donald Trump sparks outrage with Harry Kane World Cup comments • >Donald Trump addresses Gianni Infantino's World Cup sale plans, amidst Kushner links -Credit:Simon M Bruty, Getty ImagesTorres told CNN: "It was just to have a bit of fun with my friends and family and had nothing to do with politics. Honestly, I don't know anything about politics. It was only because I wanted to see Spain back on top again, lifting the World Cup."

>The hat had actually read 'Make Spain Great Again', prompting the White House's official X account to post: "Everyone wants to be part of the movement."

>The President's presence at the World Cup Final drew the ire of numerous fans, who voiced their displeasure with loud jeers when he appeared on the big screen at MetLife Stadium, walking out alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino to present the medals.

>Trump and Infantino share a fascinating dynamic, with both figures accused of compromising the tournament following the Folarin Balogun controversy — in which the U.S. Men's National Team player was red-carded before being permitted to feature in the subsequent match.

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>Torres has emerged as Spain's hero over recent weeks, taking time out this week to sit down with CNN for an interview before returning to his club in the coming days.

>Nevertheless, Torres could find himself on the move this summer.

>The former Manchester City winger has spent the past four years at Barcelona and is now being linked with transfers to both Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool.

>PSG appear to be aggressively targeting the position, with reports suggesting they are close to securing deals for Magnes Akliouche and Mika Godts — while also remaining in the hunt for Torres.

>This follows their failure to land Yan Diomande, as well as apparently allowing Bradley Barcola to join Liverpool as a potential successor to Mohamed Salah.