Spain: when Princess Leonor teases Ferran Torres

On Monday, an exchange between Princess Leonor and Ferran Torres during the Spanish national team's reception at the Zarzuela Palace after their World Cup triumph set social media abuzz.

After scoring the winning goal in the final against Argentina, Ferran Torres found himself playfully teased by the eldest daughter of King Felipe VI, who grinned and asked him: "Weren't you going to shave your head?" This was a cheeky reference to the promise the player had made before the 2026 World Cup, should Spain win the tournament. Caught off guard, Ferran Torres simply replied, "No, no."

The light-hearted moment delighted countless fans, who applauded Princess Leonor's up-to-date football knowledge. Now, all eyes are on whether the other bets made by the Spanish internationals will be honored. Marc Cucurella, Álex Baena, Borja Iglesias, and Yeremy Pino have vowed to get tattoos of head coach Luis de la Fuente's face, while Gavi and Pedri have committed to dyeing their hair, and Lamine Yamal has pledged to give away 100 headphones to his followers should Spain lift the trophy, according to Marca.

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