 In 2008 , the Provincial Government of Albacete presented Pablo , Santi Denia , and Andrés Iniesta with the Medalla de Oro de Honor y <unk> ( Gold Medal of Honour and Gratitude ) , not only for their footballing prowess , as the only three natives of the province to play for the senior national team , but also in recognition of personal qualities that made them an example for the youth of the region . 
