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Spanish World Cup stars honored with their weight in tomatoes
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Spanish World Cup stars honored with their weight in tomatoes

From Helsingin Sanomat · () Finnish

Translated from Finnish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News From a news agency Outcome reported
  • Spanish World Cup stars Gavi and Fabián Ruiz were honored in their hometown with a unique prize: their weight in tomatoes.
  • Gavi received 68 kilograms and Ruiz 84 kilograms of tomatoes, reflecting the town's agricultural fame.
  • This tradition, honoring players from Los Palacios y Villafranca who win major tournaments, dates back to 2010.

In the Andalusian town of Los Palacios y Villafranca, known for its tomatoes, football stars Gavi and Fabián Ruiz received a unique tribute following Spain's World Cup victory. The players were presented with their weight in the region's famous produce.

Are the tomatoes gold?

— Social media userA social media user expressed surprise at the unusual tomato award.

Gavi, who plays for Barcelona, was gifted 68 kilograms of tomatoes, while Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabián Ruiz received 84 kilograms. This distinctive award highlights the town's agricultural identity and its pride in its successful sons.

What kind of tradition is that?

— Social media userAnother user questioned the origin and nature of the tomato award.

The tradition of awarding tomatoes to World Cup winners from the town began in 2010 with Jesús Navas. It has since been extended to honor victories in other major tournaments, including the European Championships in 2012 and 2024. Spain secured their second World Cup title by defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time, with Ferran Torres scoring the winning goal.

This is the most Spanish thing ever

— Social media userA third user commented on the distinctively Spanish nature of the award.
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Originally published by Helsingin Sanomat in Finnish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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