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The Independent UK
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Marc Cucurella continued secret tradition before Spain’s World Cup victory

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  • Marc Cucurella continued a Spanish football tradition by burying a “lucky” coin in the pitch before Spain's recent World Cup final victory.
  • The ritual was requested by Joan Capdevila, a 2010 World Cup winner, who performed the same act before Spain's triumph 16 years ago.
  • Cucurella was seen discreetly placing the coin into the MetLife Stadium grass just before kick-off against Argentina.
  • Capdevila later confirmed on X that he had asked Cucurella to replicate his superstition, celebrating Spain's extra-time win.
  • Capdevila himself faced travel issues with his ESTA application due to a past visit to Iran, which was resolved, allowing him to attend the final.

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Spain’s ‘lucky coin’ as Marc Cucurella continues bizarre tradition of World Cup champion

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