Winning the Uefa Euro 2024 Young Player of the Tournament was a “dream” for Lamine Yamal, who provided his fourth assist in Spain’s 2-1 victory over England in the final.
Yamal played a key role in the match, setting up Nico Williams for Spain’s opening goal in the 47th minute. Despite England’s equalizer by Cole Palmer, Mikel Oyarzabal secured the win for La Roja with a late goal.
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Lamine Yamal: Euro 2024 win ‘best present’
Reflecting on his victory, Yamal expressed his happiness and gratitude, calling the win a dream come true on his 17th birthday. He described the experience as the best birthday present he could ask for.
Yamal made history as the youngest Euro scorer ever with a goal against France in the semi-finals and also broke Pele’s record as the youngest scorer in a major tournament.
Euro 2024: Spain ‘best in world’
Manager Luis de la Fuente praised his team after their Euro 2024 victory, hailing them as the best team in the world. Spain secured their fourth Euro title, with their last triumph dating back to Euro 2012.
De la Fuente emphasized the team’s unity, confidence, and ability to interpret matches, highlighting their strength and potential for further improvement.
Spain’s journey to victory included wins against Croatia, Italy, Albania, and Georgia, culminating in a historic Euro triumph.