Spain’s national team has just clinched its second World Cup, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal. Yet if you turn to corporate media outlets like CNN or ESPN, you’d think this victory is more about feel-good narratives than actual sports talent. Are we seriously going to ignore the years of hard work, skill, and strategy that led to this win? Instead, you get tired tropes about “unity” and “diversity,” as if those were the only reasons they triumphed. Give me a break.

Take a look at the analysis from these outlets. They emphasize how this win represents social progress and inclusivity, but let’s not kid ourselves; the game of soccer is still about scoring goals and tactics—not about pushing a narrative. The only goal that mattered was Torres’ goal. But good luck finding that focus in a sea of collectivist clamor and media narratives aimed at appeasing a particular ideology.

Fox News might focus on the implications of this win for Spain’s global reputation—classic angle, right? But let’s cut to the chase: this is an athletic achievement that deserves praise on its own merit, untainted by virtue signaling. If we want to celebrate Spain’s success, let’s do it for the right reasons—based on performance, not politics.

In the end, you can bet your bottom dollar that while Spain celebrates, the corporate media is already scheming on the next angle to push. So, here’s a radical thought: maybe just celebrate the sport for the sport. We could use less corporate spin and more genuine appreciation for the game.