Spanish footballer Marcos Llorente claimed on the TV show El Hormiguero that sunscreen use is not linked to reduced skin cancer risk, prompting Dr. Elena Godoy of Spain's Academy of Dermatology to publicly refute his statements with peer-reviewed evidence. Godoy emphasized that UV exposure is the primary modifiable risk factor for melanoma and that sunscreen, along with avoiding midday sun exposure, remains among the most effective prevention tools available.