July 14th 2024.
During the highly anticipated Euro 2024 final between Spain and England, defender Marc Cucurella found himself at the center of controversy once again. As he stepped onto the field, the Chelsea left-back was met with boos and jeers from the stands, a familiar reception for him in this tournament.
This negative reaction towards Cucurella was coming from German fans, still bitter over a previous match where they felt they were robbed of a penalty due to a handball by the Spanish player. In that game, Cucurella's hand made contact with the ball, but the referee did not award a penalty to Germany. This decision ultimately led to Spain's victory over the host team, causing outrage among German supporters.
Over 37,000 fans even went as far as signing an online petition demanding a replay of the match. However, UEFA defended the referee's decision, stating that Cucurella's hand was not in an unnatural position and therefore the penalty was not warranted.
Despite the negative reception from the crowd, Cucurella remained focused on the task at hand. In the end, Spain emerged victorious in the final, with Cucurella playing a key role in their success.
After the game, Cucurella was asked about the booing and he simply shrugged it off, saying that it's just one of those things that can happen in football. He made it clear that his main focus was on the team's performance and their ultimate victory in the final.
However, Cucurella's teammate Dani Vivian was not as forgiving towards the fans who had targeted their fellow player. He expressed his disappointment and frustration at the lack of respect shown towards Cucurella, stating that no player deserves to be treated in such a manner, especially when they are just doing their job.
It was a bittersweet victory for Cucurella, who had to endure the negativity from the crowd throughout the game. But despite the booing and jeering, he remained composed and focused, ultimately helping his team lift the Euro 2024 trophy.
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