Marc Cucurella was not joking. After Spain’s World Cup triumph, the Chelsea defender honored a promise he made before the tournament by getting a tattoo of Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente on his body.
Before the competition began, the Spanish international had vowed to immortalize his manager with a tattoo if La Roja lifted the trophy. Spain went on to win the World Cup, leaving Cucurella with only one thing left to do: visit his tattoo artist and fulfill his unusual commitment.
Cucurella Celebrates Spain’s World Cup Triumph
The result is an impressive tattoo depicting Luis de la Fuente holding the World Cup trophy. Cucurella shared images of the artwork on social media alongside a simple message: “Promise kept.”
Tatouage terminé. 😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/PUDMsyy3DX https://t.co/aE298LE2xP
— Instant Foot ⚽️ (@lnstantFoot) July 28, 2026
It is certainly an original way to celebrate Spain’s historic success and pay tribute to the coach who guided the national team to glory. After dyeing his hair red following Spain’s previous European Championship victory, Cucurella has now opted for a far more permanent reminder. The Spanish defender will carry the tribute for the rest of his life, fitting for a coach who has secured his place in Spanish football history.
