Fabian Ruiz started his footballing journey at Los Palacios CF, while Gavi was six when he joined the youth system at La Liara Balompie.
Spain midfielder Gavi was thrown on the ground by Argentina's Leandro Paredes as violent clashes broke out following the full-time whistle in FIFA World Cup 2026 final.
Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes was sent off after being involved in a heated scuffle with Spanish players, post the final whistle in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. Here's what really happened.
It was heartbreak for Argentina. Ferran Torres scored a dramatic extra-time winner as Spain defeated holders Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup on Sunday and shatter Lionel Messi's dreams of a triumphant farewell to football's greatest stage
Interestingly, Lamine Yamal is not the only Spain player whose photo with Lionel Messi has resurfaced online.
Barcelona star Gavi has backed and praised Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, saying that much of the criticism he hears comes from fans rather than players who have actually shared a dressing room with him.