The town of The Palaces and Villafranca He had a party on Tuesday evening at the reception that Fabian Ruiz and Jesus Navas they had after being proclaimed European champions in Germany 2024 with the Spanish national team.
The Town Hall prepared a gala for its most illustrious residents, the highlight of which was the presentation of their weight in kilos of tomatoes, a famous product in the Seville town and which the players received with pleasure. In total, 150 kilos of ‘bombón colorao’, the local variety appreciated for its characteristic flavour. The one who lost on the scales was Jesús Navas, 64.7 kilos against Fabián’s 83.2.
“Who would have told me years ago, when I played football in this square or in my neighbourhood, that today I would be here celebrating a European championship title? It is a dream come true,” said the former Betis player from the Town Hall, who also had a memory for Gavi, another player from the palace who is not injured and would have also been in De la Fuente’s team. “Twelve years ago I was at the fountain with all of you celebrating how Jesus lifted the Euro 2012 trophy,” he repeated.
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For his part, Jesús Navas, who has already won titles with Spain, also expressed his satisfaction: “It is incredible to be here again celebrating a title, it is incredible that there are three players from Los Palacios in the national team. We have received all the strength that you have sent us, you are unique, I take my people with me wherever I go, you are great, humble and simple,” he explained.
