Spanish footballers Fabián Ruiz and Gavi were gifted their weight in tomatoes upon returning to their hometown on Tuesday. The unusual tradition dates back to 2010.
The pair, celebrated for their roles in Spain’s recent success, participated in a unique homecoming ceremony in their town. According to yahoo_sports, both Fabián Ruiz and Gavi were presented with an amount of tomatoes equal to their body weight.
The tradition began in 2010, though the source does not specify *why* it started or what the original impetus was. The report simply states that the gifting of tomatoes is a longstanding local custom revived for the World Cup winners.
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