Saturday, October 12, 2024, 6:18 p.m.
David Raya, goalkeeper of the Spanish national team and Arsenal, has carried out a memorable gesture dedicated to the Euro 2024 champion team. Inspired by the traditional NBA champions ring, Raya has designed and gifted an exclusive ring to each of his teammates, symbolizing the conquest of the European title by beating England (2-1) in the final of the continental tournament, played on July 14 at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin.
This ring is not just a piece of jewelry; It is a symbol of effort, dedication and union. With a unique design, each ring is handmade, made of gold and adorned with diamonds, and has the name and number of each player engraved, making it a personal and unmatched souvenir. «It was always a dream to win a title and be able to reflect it in something that is different, like they do in the NBA. “This Euro Cup was the perfect opportunity to create a trophy that represents our victory,” said David Raya.
The idea of creating these rings arose during the tournament, in the quarter-final and semi-final qualifiers. David Raya shared his vision with his colleagues, who were excited at the possibility of having a tangible memory of their success. «They found the idea funny and some decided to join the project. It is a way to immortalize the effort and happiness that we have brought to the country,” added the goalkeeper.
Raya, who comes from a family of jewelers, took advantage of her experience and the talent of her brother, also a jeweler, to carry out this ambitious project. «It is a very elaborate job. Every detail was done by hand, from the placement of the diamonds to the painting of the red circle. “This makes each ring truly unique,” he explained.
This gift symbolizes not only the triumph in the tournament, but also the bond that unites the players of the Spanish team. For many of them, this ring will be a physical reminder of a shared experience, of the challenges overcome and the joy of having restored hope to Spanish football after years of disappointment. “It is a memory that will remain in our trophy case, a testimony of what we achieved together as a team,” Raya concluded.
