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His iconic curls have a really sweet reason behind them. Marc has said he’ll never tie back or cut his signature curls because they help his eldest son, Mateo, who is autistic, easily spot him on the pitch. One of the most recognizable hairstyles in football is actually one of the sweetest dad moves you’ll ever hear.
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He accidentally manifested a tattoo. Before the World Cup, Cucurella promised he’d tattoo Spain manager Luis de la Fuente’s face on his body if Spain won it all. Well, Spain’s world champions now, so somebody book him a tattoo appointment!
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Barcelona let him walk?! Marc spent nearly a decade developing at Barcelona’s legendary La Masia academy but never made a senior appearance for the club. Fast forward a few years and he’s won a World Cup, a Euros, multiple club trophies, and earned a blockbuster move to Real Madrid. There’s more than one way to make it!
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He didn’t come off the field once!! While Spain lifted the 2026 World Cup, Cucurella quietly played every single minute of the tournament. Safe to say Luis de la Fuente wasn’t exactly looking for a backup plan.
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His biggest win isn’t one you’ll find in the trophy case. Marc and his partner, Claudia, have openly shared their family’s journey raising their son Mateo, helping bring more awareness and understanding to autism through their story. They’ve used their platform to remind other families they aren’t alone, and that’s a legacy that goes far beyond the pitch.