Spain was crowned as this year's World Cup champion. After a long and complicated game against Argentina, Ferran Torres scored the winning goal, giving his country its second World Cup title in history. Many videos have appeared since, sparking much commentary, including a clip of defender Marc Cucurella seemingly leaving MetLife Stadium with the World Cup trophy in a trash bag.
© AFP via Getty ImagesThe clip shows Cucurella wearing a red Spain shirt celebrating the tournament win, paired with the blue shorts that he wore in the match. Cucurella is wearing slides and a headband along with a backpack. Most strikingly, Cucurella was carrying what appears to be a World Cup trophy in a transparent trash bag.
"The most valuable trophy in the world… carried like grocery shopping," wrote a viewer.
"If that’s the new 'lightweight' trophy policy, I’m ready to bring my tote bag to the next final," read a second person.
There appears to be an explanation for the video. All Spain players received mini World Cup trophies to commemorate their win, with FIFA president Gianni Infantino presenting it to them in the dressing room.
Other viewers believe that the trophy was the LEGO FIFA World Cup trophy, which can be purchased on the website for $199.
Will Spain keep the World Cup trophy?
© FIFA via Getty ImagesThe FIFA World Cup Trophy has been used since 1974, with West Germany serving as their first recipients. According to The Athletic, the trophy is made from 18-carat gold and cost around $9,390 to make, valued at $110,000 in today's valuation.
And while most would think that Spain would take the FIFA World Cup trophy home, since 2006, winning teams have been taking a gold-plated replica home, displaying it on the streets as the players are welcomed home in parades celebrated by the nation and their government.
The original trophy is housed in FIFA HQ in Zurich, Switzerland, with only a select few ever interacting with it, including winning players and heads of state.
Spanish players returned home today. Throughout the day, players will attend a parade in Madrid, boarding an open-top bus where Spanish residents and supporters will celebrate and welcome them home. The team will be welcomed by President Pedro Sánchez and other important figures from the government.
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