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Marc Cucurella has reaffirmed his commitment to fulfill one of the most unusual promises of the World Cup after the final victory of the Spanish team over Argentina.
The left back confirmed that he will get a tattoo of coach Luis de la Fuente’s face after La Roja became champions at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
A promise engraved on your skin
Before Spain’s journey in the tournament began, Cucurella made it clear in COPE Chain what would be their personal sacrifice if they achieved maximum glory, saying: “If we win the World Cup, I will get a tattoo of Luis de la Fuente’s face.”
Following the final whistle of Spain’s 1-0 victory over Argentina on Sunday, and with his championship medal hanging around his neck, Real Madrid’s new defender quickly took to social media to begin the search for the artist to do the job, posting: “Any tattoo artists in the room?”
The Tattoo Placement Dilemma
Despite his determination to keep his promise, the Spanish full-back confessed that he still has some logistical doubts about getting the tattoo.
“I don’t know yet. I have to think about where I’m going to get it from,” Cucurella told Marca in the mixed zone. “People will ask me too, so it doesn’t have to be in a visible place, but oh well. I think we have a long way to go now, I hope you give me ideas, I’ll think about it and then I’ll have to do it.”
De la Fuente also spoke out on the matter during the celebrations after the World Cup title. Far from trying to dissuade his players from such aesthetic follies, the coach emphasized the importance of integrity and keeping one’s word, saying, “I already told them they were wrong. And if you make a promise, you have to keep it. I’m not that ugly either.”
Overcome criticism through global success
Beyond the tattoo anecdote, Cucurella took advantage of this moment of pure joy to reflect on his path to the top and the obstacles he had to overcome. “I am very proud, very happy. In the end it is not easy to be here. During our careers, especially in adolescence and when we are young, it is hard and you have to make decisions. Sometimes people tell you that you are not good enough or that you will never achieve it,” confessed the left back. “To all those people who tell you those things, I thank you for taking the time to give me your advice, as well as to all the people who have helped me. We have been stubborn, we have never given up and today we have the reward of being here.”
An unforgettable summer for the Spanish team
Living together for almost two months has forged an unbreakable bond between the players, something that Cucurella highlights as 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 have spent almost 50 days in training camp and now it is time to celebrate, be together and remember,” he said.
