Ferran Torres addressed the viral red “Make Spain Great Again” hat on August 4, 2026, after wearing it during Spain’s World Cup victory parade in Madrid. The Barcelona forward said the cap was meant as a joke celebrating Spain’s win, not as a political statement. Torres discussed the moment with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins after photos from the parade sparked comparisons to Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” campaign slogan. The 26 year old soccer star said the hat was about seeing Spain back on top and enjoying the championship with friends and family. So What Did the Hat Actually Mean? “ Donald Trump ” also weighed in after the images reached the White House. On July 24, five days after Spain won the trophy, Trump praised Torres as a great player and described the hat as a tribute he appreciated, according to the New York Post. Torres pushed back on the political reading during his interview, saying he does not know much about politics and that the accessory was simply part of the celebration. One red cap turned Spain’s homecoming parade into an international talking point, proving that sports victory merch can apparently arrive with a full campaign cycle attached.