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Gianni Infantino headed straight to Spain's locker room to deliver to Luis de la Fuente's team a unique prize after it defeated Argentina in the World Cup final.
Sunday saw the World Cup come to a close, with Spain defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time in a final at MetLife Stadium that was marred by chaos. Spain forward Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the game in the second half of extra time, blasting home from close range past Argentina's Emiliano Martinez.
Argentina, which had been reduced to 10 men after Enzo Fernandez was sent off for a second yellow card after a reckless challenge on Spain's Pau Cubarsi at the end of regular time, offered next to no threat in the final. After the defeat, Argentina's Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina took it upon themselves to start throwing punches at Spain's players. It comes as Argentina committed one final unsportsmanlike act during Spain's medal ceremony.
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While celebrations ensued following the chaos, the trophy lift was somewhat marred by Donald Trump's invasion of the podium as Rodri hoisted the World Cup into the air in New Jersey, with Infantino trying to get the U.S. President to give Spain its moment in the sun.
The FIFA boss then headed to the Spanish locker room after the pitch celebrations at MetLife Stadium to hand out unique prizes to Rodri and co: North American sports-style championship rings.
Ahead of the World Cup final, FIFA revealed it had manufactured championship rings for the winning side, with 30 to be presented to the winner.
Infantino was pictured with both Rodri and De la Fuente, handing them their rings, which the former showed off proudly while standing next to the FIFA president. He also handed out replica World Cup trophies to the Spanish squad.
FIFA has said the rings feature an image of the World Cup trophy on one side, with the other side set to be customized following the final to "reflect the identity of the winning team."
2,026 rings have been made in total, with 1,996 set to go on sale for fans to buy. However, fans will need to fork out $12,000 to buy one of the rings.
"One side of the ring proudly features the FIFA World Cup trophy, while the other will be customized to reflect the identity of the winning team," said FIFA.
"Each ring will be individually numbered, custom-fitted and delivered with its own certificate of authenticity.
"Immediately after the final, the captain and head coach of the winning team will receive temporary rings to commemorate the occasion.
"Each of the 30 rings for the winners will then be customized before being officially presented at a later date, ensuring the perfect lifelong fit for an achievement that will echo through eternity."
