Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Spain's World Cup Stars Rewarded with Tomatoes
Fabian Ruiz and Gavi, two Spanish football players, helped their country win the FIFA World Cup.
When they returned to their hometown, they were given tomatoes that weighed the same as they do.
This is a special tradition in their town.
The town also decided to rename two football stadiums after them.
They will also have a monument built in their honor, along with another famous player from their town.
Fabian Ruiz and Gavi received tomatoes equal to their body weight as a reward for their World Cup victory.
The tradition is a unique local custom in Los Palacios y Villafranca, Andalucia.
Two football stadiums in their hometown will be renamed in their honor.
A monument will be installed to honor both players alongside former Spain winger Jesus Navas.
The players started their football careers in local clubs in their hometown.
- Who
- Fabian Ruiz and Gavi (Pablo Paez Gavira)
- What
- Reward with tomatoes equal to their body weight and renaming of stadiums
- When
- After Spain's FIFA World Cup victory
- Where
- Los Palacios y Villafranca, Andalucia, Spain
- Why
- To honor their achievements and celebrate a local tradition
Traditional Celebration
Modern Recognition
Reward Method
Traditional Celebration
The tradition of gifting tomatoes equal to the players' weight is a unique and cherished local custom.
Modern Recognition
Renaming stadiums after the players is a modern way to honor their achievements and inspire future generations.
- Players
- Fabian Ruiz, Gavi (Pablo Paez Gavira)
- Hometown
- Los Palacios y Villafranca, Andalucia, Spain
- Reward
- Tomatoes equal to their body weight
- Stadiums Renamed
- Marismas Stadium to 'Fabian Ruiz', San Sebastian Stadium to 'Pablo Paez Gavira 'Gavi''
- Monument
- To be installed on Juan Jose Vaquero Avenue