The White House commented on the controversy sparked by Spanish player Ferran Torres after he appeared wearing a hat bearing the slogan "Make Spain Great Again" during his country's celebrations of winning the 2026 World Cup.

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The White House's official account on platform X reposted a video from Fox News showing Torres documenting the Spanish national team's celebrations during a street tour, wearing the hat that mimics the famous slogan of US President Donald Trump, "Make America Great Again".

The White House account commented on the video, saying: 'Everyone wants to be part of this movement.'

Torres' appearance with the hat sparked widespread interaction on social media, with some considering it an expression of admiration for the movement, while others saw it as sarcasm or a joke.

It is worth noting that Torres, a Barcelona player, scored the winning goal against Argentina (1-0) in extra time of the World Cup final.