Superstitions Spain and Argentina players believe in, from patriotic hair dye to lucky shin guards | The National
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Source: The National (UAE)
Published: 2026-07-18 12:01 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Culture & Entertainment, Indigenous, Europe, Latin America, World News
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Kissing shin guards, wearing special medallions, burning incense and eating sweets are some of the superstitious rituals players from Spain and Argentina are likely to perform before Sunday’s World Cup final in search of an extra edge.
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