Marc Cucurella shares World Cup medal with postman in heartfelt gesture
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 7:14 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Marc Cucurella has garnered positive attention after sharing his World Cup winner’s medal with his postman, Gary. The encounter took place recently, with Cucurella, who has moved to Real, expressing a down-to-earth demeanor. Gary, delighted by the experience, shared photos online, noting that he took pride in being among the first to hold the medal. This act has helped shift perceptions of Cucurella, who faced criticism following an unpunished handball incident during a Euro 2024 quarter-final match against Germany. Fans have praised him for this gesture, which could lead to a gradual forgiveness among German supporters.
- •Cucurella shared his World Cup medal with postman Gary.
- •The gesture received praise from fans and positive headlines.
- •He previously faced backlash for a handball in the Euros.
- •Cucurella has recently moved to Real.
- 7:14 PMYahoo Sports — 😮 From scapegoat to fan favourite: Cucurella with another classy act
"In Germany, people generally do not like to remember the man who got away with an unpunished handball in the penalty area in the quarter-final of the home Euros two years ago. The penalty that should ...
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