July 19 will be forever etched in the memories of Spaniards, as today Spain’s national soccer team clinched a historic World Cup victory.
‘La Roja’ defeated Argentina’s national team in a thrilling final that electrified millions of fans inside and outside Estadio New York New Jersey. The King and Queen of Spain, Felipe VI and Letizia, witnessed this sweet victory, having traveled to the United States with their daughters just to support the Spanish side.
© ANP via Getty ImagesThrough the official Instagram account of Spain’s Royal Household, the monarch shared a heartfelt message celebrating ‘La Roja’s’ triumph and congratulating the players on their brilliant performance. “World champions!! Another unforgettable page in our history. Another star,” reads the message posted in the account’s Stories, resharing the post with which the team celebrated its win on the field.
© Anadolu via Getty Images“Another dream fulfilled thanks to an extraordinary generation that has shown that talent, effort, humility, and teamwork are the path to success. Congratulations to the team, the coaching staff, and the fans who never stopped believing. Today we celebrate a title; tomorrow we’ll remember a legend,” it continues.
© Instagram @casareal.esThese words came shortly after King Felipe, Queen Letizia, and their daughters, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía, left their seats at Estadio New York New Jersey and went down onto the pitch to celebrate Spain’s victory with the players.
The monarch couldn’t hide his excitement as he held the coveted World Cup trophy in his own hands; he received it from Lamine Yamal, one of the stars of Spain’s national team. Letizia, Leonor, and Sofía joined the celebration, filled with joy and pride.
© dpa/picture alliance via Getty IHours before the final kicked off, another message was shared on the Royal Household’s Instagram account ahead of the high-stakes clash with Argentina. “The World Cup final is more than just a match. It’s a shared dream that unites an entire country and moves those all over the world who carry Spain in their hearts. Today, millions of people are with you and dream alongside you. Let’s go for the win!”
© Getty ImagesThe World Cup trophy that King Felipe lifted today is Spain’s second in its history at the tournament. ‘La Roja’ won for the first time in 2010 during the World Cup held in South Africa. The final took place on July 11, 2010, at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, where Spain defeated the Netherlands 1–0.
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