Piqué, Iniesta, Alejandro Sanz, Antonio Banderas... the famous turn to the world champions

This Sunday, the Spanish Women's Soccer Team faced England in a historic Women's Soccer World Cup final.

Oliver Thansan
Oliver Thansan
19 August 2023 Saturday 22:26
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Piqué, Iniesta, Alejandro Sanz, Antonio Banderas... the famous turn to the world champions

This Sunday, the Spanish Women's Soccer Team faced England in a historic Women's Soccer World Cup final. The match, which took place at the Accor Stadium in Sydney (Australia), ended with ours as winners. The players of the Spanish National Team could not be happier to have reached the final, and just by playing this match, it was already a real achievement. However, they have finally been crowned victors thanks to a goal by Olga Carmona in the 29th minute of the game.

Jorge Vilda's team sought to become the best team in the world and they have succeeded. The semifinal was already very exciting, as ours managed to beat Sweden thanks to goals from Salma Paralluelo and Olga Carmona. The final could not be less, and they have finally managed to place the first star on our country's shirt. Thousands of Spaniards have been nervously glued to the television this Sunday and there are many samples of congratulations that have been accumulating on social networks, also from many recognized faces.

There are many celebrities who have surrendered to the players of the national team, one of the first, Gerard Piqué, who also enjoyed the status of World Champion in 2010. "Congratulations! You have made history! World Champions What pride!", said the former Barcelona Soccer Club player, adding "2010, 2023" along with two stars. Other players, such as Iker Casillas or Andrés Iniesta, have also congratulated the members of the team for their feat.

But not only have other athletes joined in the congratulations. Also famous from other spheres, such as music or cinema. Alejandro Sanz was also one of the first to rejoice at this news. "I am SO HAPPY for you! You deserve everything and more! What pride, emotion and admiration. WE ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS", said the artist. Other faces from the world of culture, such as Antonio Orozco, Vanesa Martín or Antonio Banderas, have also shared their enthusiasm for this title.

And since it could not be otherwise, the political and institutional sphere could not be missing either. Pedro Sánchez, President of the Government, was one of the first to publicly congratulate the champions. "WORLD CHAMPIONS! You have made history. You are proud. You are a reference. You are very GREAT. Congratulations!", expressed the leader of the Socialist Party. Alberto Núñez Feijóo, Irene Montero and Isabel Díaz Ayuso, among others, also wanted to highlight this great news for Spanish sport through their profile on social networks. The news has also been celebrated by other faces of world politics, such as Barack Obama, former president of the United States.