Spanish city awards World Cup heroes their weight in tomatoes

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Two of Spain’s World Cup-winning players are receiving an unusual, edible accolade.

Spain’s World Cup-winning squad arrived back to a heroes welcome, with fans descending on Madrid for a parade. The players then returned to their hometowns, including midfielders Fabián Ruiz and Gavi, who herald from Los Palacios, a town renowned for tomato production.

It’s become a tradition there to reward “out…

Two of Spain’s World Cup-winning players are receiving an unusual, edible accolade.

Spain’s World Cup-winning squad arrived back to a heroes welcome, with fans descending on Madrid for a parade. The players then returned to their hometowns, including midfielders Fabián Ruiz and Gavi, who herald from Los Palacios, a town renowned for tomato production.

It’s become a tradition there to reward “out…

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