‘Is that Gandhi?’ – Spain star Marc Cucurella leaves fans baffled with bizarre tattoo as he keeps World Cup promise

MARC CUCURELLA got a tattoo of the Spain manager’s face after winning the World Cup – but his new ink has had mixed reviews. The new Real Madrid signing, 28, promised to go through with the permanent tribute to boss Luis de la Fuente if Spain went all the way in North America. Marc Cucurella has added World Cup glory to his Euros triumph from two years ago Credit: Getty Cucurella made a bet that he would get Luis de la Fuente’s face tattooed on him if Spain won the World Cup Credit: Instagram / cucurella3 And he stuck to his word after helping La Roja beat Argentina 1-0 in the final. Cucurella revealed the tat, which is on the back of his left arm, to his half a million social media followers on Tuesday. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! Alongside the picture he wrote: “Promise kept.” But not everyone saw the resemblance between the artwork and Spain’s bald-headed manager. One fan responded on X: “Is that Ghandi?” Another joked: “Hahaha it’s Ghandi with the World Cup!” A third chimed in with: “It’s cool, but it also has a Mahatma Ghandi vibe.” And a running theme emerged as a fourth added: “It looks like Ghandi.” Most read in Sport BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK Cucurella gave his followers a glimpse into the process on social media Credit: Instagram / cucurella3 Not everyone was convinced by the artwork Credit: Instagram / cucurella3 Luis de la Fuente has etched himself into Spanish football folklore Credit: Getty Ferran Torres also made a bet before the end of the tournament, stating that he would shave his head if Spain won. He ended up going back on his word – and his long locks – but Cucurella keeping his will please De la Fuente, who said in his post-tournament press conference: “I’m not so terribly ugly that they will need to put it somewhere nobody can see it. But it makes me laugh and I am proud they keep their promises.” Cucurella started every game for Spain at this summer‘s tournament as he added World Cup glory to his Euros triumph from two years ago. And the former Brighton star’s club career is going pretty well, too, with Real shelling out £51.8million to sign him from Chelsea last month. Comment now