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There was a huge NFL clash on Sunday that featured the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles, two teams that are aiming to be in the Super Bowl this season.
Something that really caught the eye, though, was specifically on the helmet of Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson. The American had the Spanish flag on his helmet.
Despite the defeat (28-23), Ferguson had a great game against one of the best defences in the championship with seven receptions, 91 yards and a touchdown to round off an outstanding performance.
And all this with a double flag on his helmet accompanying the mythical star of the most powerful team in the world.
But why the Spanish flag?
The NFL announced the celebration of the so-called 'International Diversity Day' to celebrate the cultural origins of the players and coaching staff of each team in the league.
"We are proud to have our players and coaches honour their backgrounds through the NFL Heritage Program. This initiative allows us to celebrate the heritage, families and cultures that make up the fabric of the League, and truly showcases the growing global reach and impact of the sport of football and the NFL," said Peter O'Reilly, executive vice president of business.
Well, in principle, two NFL players decided to wear the Spanish flag on their helmets: JJ Arcega-Whiteside (born in Zaragoza and currently without a team) and Joe Houston (Spanish-Cuban coach of the Patriots).
The surprise came when Jake Ferguson, without warning, appeared with the Spanish flag in the match against the Eagles.
He is of Asturian origin
Ferguson, born in Wisconsin in January 1999, is the grandson of legendary college coach Barry Alvarez whose parents emigrated from Ranon (Asturias) to the United States.
Hence the Cowboys' powerful player's tribute to his 'Spanish' grandfather, born in Pennsylvania but with Spanish blood running through his veins.
Many of the NFL stars also decided to show off their origins during these two NFL days dedicated to honouring diversity. Tua Tagovailoa (Samoa), Jimmy Garoppolo (Italy), Amon-Ra St. Brown (), DJ Moore (Jamaica) or Fred Warner (Mexico) were some of the most prominent players to use the double flag.