Donald Trump, President of the United States, and Pedro Sánchez, President of the Government of Spain | Joel Marklund / Zuma Press / Europa Press
While Donald Trump tried to make the World Cup into a showcase for his nationalism, Spain seized the trophy with a team that tells a very different story: diversity, mobility, proper institutions, and collective play. Football doesn’t solve a country’s problems, but sometimes it reveals which model of society works best. According to Francesc Trillas, economist and author of 'Bread and Football,' the world football champion offers a global lesson that transcends sport.