Spanish midfielders Gavi and Fabian Ruiz have received an unusual hometown tribute after helping Spain win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the pair rewarded with tomatoes equivalent to their body weight.
The players returned to their hometown of Los Palacios y Villafranca following Spain’s victory over Argentina in the World Cup final, where they were honoured in keeping with a long-standing local tradition.
According to reports, the municipality rewards local athletes who win major championships by presenting them with their weight in tomatoes, a symbolic gesture celebrating their achievements.
Fabian Ruiz received 187 pounds of tomatoes, while Gavi was given 151 pounds, bringing the total to 338 pounds of tomatoes for the two World Cup winners.
Images from the ceremony showed the Spanish internationals posing with crates of tomatoes as residents gathered to celebrate their historic achievement.
