Torres: My goal was for 47 million people, and things are given to those who deserve them

Ferran Torres, the Spanish national team's forward, expressed his immense happiness at leading his country to win the 2026 World Cup title after scoring the decisive goal against Argentina, emphasizing that this achievement came after a long period of patience despite the criticism he faced throughout the tournament.

According to "Mundo Deportivo," Torres stressed in his post-match comments that his goal in the final was not a personal achievement, but a victory for the entire Spanish nation.

Ferran Torres said: "I believe that the goal in the end was the goal of 47 million people, not just mine or those who are here today. It was written in our destiny to win here today."

The Barcelona striker spoke about the difficulty of the match, saying: "If all finals are tough, when Messi is in the opposing team, you feel that tension, but we relied on ourselves, on delivering our style of play, and we proved that once again today."

He also addressed the criticism he faced during the World Cup, adding: "It’s a great feeling of liberation. I faced a lot of criticism throughout the tournament, but fate was written. God always gives me the strength to continue."

Ferran Torres concluded his statements with a message full of confidence, celebrating his goal with the gesture: "Let them talk, let them talk." He added, "God gives things to those who deserve them the most."