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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Holly Bishop

Spain’s World Cup stars rewarded with their bodyweight in tomatoes

Two Spanish football stars have been rewarded with their bodyweight in tomatoes following their World Cup 2026 win.

On Sunday (19 July), Spain clinched a 1-0 win against reigning champions Argentina following Ferran Torres' extra-time strike.

Fabian Ruiz and Pablo Páez Gavira “Gavi”, both from Los Palacios y Villafranca, were welcomed home by a grand ceremony.

The city, located in the Andalucia region of Spain, has also renamed the current Marismas and San Sebastian stadiums after the two winning World Cup players.

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