Spain players receive weight in tomatoes after World Cup triumph
BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 1:33 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Following their World Cup victory, Fabián Ruiz and Gavi have been honored by their hometown with gifts of tomatoes, weighing the same as each player. This marks Spain's second World Cup win, underlining their successful football legacy. The unconventional reward reflects local customs in celebrating athletes. The players' achievements are a source of pride for their community, enhancing the connection between sports success and local culture.
- •Fabián Ruiz and Gavi led Spain to a World Cup win.
- •Each player received tomatoes equivalent to their weight.
- •This is Spain's second World Cup championship victory.
- •The gesture symbolizes local pride and celebration.
- 7:54 AMBBC Football — Ruiz & Gavi's reward for World Cup win... 150kg of tomatoes
- 10:19 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup winners rewarded for heroics with bodyweight in tomatoes upon return home
- 3:59 PMYahoo Sports — Spain's Fabián Ruiz, Gavi gifted their weight in tomatoes after winning World Cup
- 2:20 PMESPN — Spain stars gifted weight in tomatoes for WC win
"After their FIFA World Cup Final win over Argentina, Spanish stars Fabián Ruiz and Gavi headed back to their hometown of Los Palacios y Villafranca, where they were awarded a delicious gift
"World Cup winners Fabián Ruiz and Gavi have received their weight in tomatoes from their hometown after helping Spain win the competition for a second time.
"Spain's Fabian Ruiz and Gavi receive their weight in tomatoes when they return to be honoured by their hometown Los Palacios y Villafranca.
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External links- BBC FootballJul 23, 2026, 7:54 AMRuiz & Gavi's reward for World Cup win... 150kg of tomatoes
Spain's Fabian Ruiz and Gavi receive their weight in tomatoes when they return to be honoured by their hometown Los Palacios y Villafranca.
- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 10:19 PMWorld Cup winners rewarded for heroics with bodyweight in tomatoes upon return home
After their FIFA World Cup Final win over Argentina, Spanish stars Fabián Ruiz and Gavi headed back to their hometown of Los Palacios y Villafranca, where they were awarded a delicious gift
- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 3:59 PMSpain's Fabián Ruiz, Gavi gifted their weight in tomatoes after winning World Cup
The pair returned to their hometown on Tuesday and took part in a tradition that began in 2010.
- ESPNJul 22, 2026, 2:20 PMSpain stars gifted weight in tomatoes for WC win
World Cup winners Fabián Ruiz and Gavi have received their weight in tomatoes from their hometown after helping Spain win the competition for a second time.
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