Overview

• In interviews with El Desmarque and on COPE radio, Marcos Llorente questioned whether white aircraft trails are ordinary contrails and referenced claims about climate alteration.
• Spanish coverage frames his remarks as echoing the debunked chemtrail conspiracy theory, with critics accusing him of spreading falsehoods.
• The controversy has unfolded during national-team duty, shortly after he played roughly 15 minutes in Spain’s 2-0 World Cup qualifier win over Georgia.
• Reports highlight his longstanding light-related practices, including using infrared lamps at home and in Spain’s camp and wearing tinted glasses to filter light.
• Frankfurter Rundschau notes he shares such views on social media with support from his partner Patricia Noarbe, and no formal rebuke or sanctions have been reported.