Gavi Receives Playful Nickname from Spain Teammates after Cyprus Match, Paying Tribute to a Legend
Barcelona star Gavi found himself wearing a protective helmet during Spain’s 6-0 victory over Cyprus on Tuesday. Despite the unusual headgear, the young midfielder managed to score the opening goal in the match and later celebrated the resounding win on his social media platforms.
In an Instagram post following the game, Gavi’s teammates Alejandro Balde and Nico Williams affectionately nicknamed him “Peter.” This playful moniker is a nod to former Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech, who famously wore a protective helmet during his career after suffering a serious head injury.
The comparison likely arose due to the similarity in protective gear worn by Gavi and Cech, prompting his teammates to affectionately tease him with the nickname “Peter” as a tribute to the legendary goalkeeper.
