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Spanish Players Display Personal Flags and Messages on Boots at 2026 World Cup
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First reported by Mako · 1 hour ago
What happened
After Amin Younes sparked controversy by wearing boots with Moroccan and Equatorial Guinean flags at the 2026 World Cup, Spanish media revealed the personal flags and messages on other Spain players' boots, reflecting their heritage and identities.
- 01Amin Younes caused controversy by wearing boots with Moroccan and Equatorial Guinean flags.
- 02Marca revealed personal messages and symbols on other Spain players' boots at the 2026 World Cup.
- 03Players displayed family names, regional flags, and personal symbols on their boots.
- 04Nico Williams included family names and the word 'bandits' with ninja and musical note images.
- 05Eric Garcia's boots featured the World Cup trophy and a rhinoceros symbolizing his strength.
- 06Aymeric Laporte showed the Basque flag, and Dani Olmo had an image celebrating a goal with the Spanish flag.
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