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Spain are officially the Kings of European football after beating England in the Euro 2024 Final to win the cup. Spain, showing grit and determination managed to become the country with the most Euro wins, now at 4.
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Spain Beat England to Win UEFA Euro 2024
Spain beat England 2-1 becoming the champions of UEFA Euro 2024. Nico Williams opened the scoring for the Spaniards in the 47th minute before England and Chelsea forward Cole Palmer equalized in the 73rd minute.
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Things then really started going with Mikel Oyarzabal sealing the lead for Spain in the 86th minute.
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#VamosEspaña | #EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/I3pIwPJOFo
— Spanish Football (@SpainIsFootball) July 14, 2024
The team’s chemistry with their coach Luis de la Fuente has gone a long way in unifying the team to become the best.
Lamine Yamal Awarded Young Player of the Tournament
17-year-old Barcelona and Spain right winger Lamine Yamal was awarded the ‘Young Player of the Tournament’ award in the UEFA Euro 2024.
Best Young Player of the Tournament: Lamine Yamal. ✨ pic.twitter.com/Qde3IqteAl
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 14, 2024
He was awarded this fete after 4 assists and a goal in the tournament.
Record Breaker Yamal
Lamine Yamal broke a 66-year-old record set by the late Brazilian legend Pele when he was selected for Spain’s starting XI for the final against England. He is now the youngest player to play in a major international final at just 17 years and one day old.
17 – Aged 17 years and one day, Spain’s Lamine Yamal is the youngest ever player to feature in a FIFA World Cup or UEFA European Championship final, surpassing Pele’s record from the 1958 World Cup (17y 249d). King. #ESPENG pic.twitter.com/wCD6wac3Zg
— OptaJean (@OptaJean) July 14, 2024
Pele previously set the record in 1958 when he played in that year’s World Cup at only 17 years and 249 days old. Lamine is a very promising and very young player who Barcelona are sure has the opportunity to become the next Messi.
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Second Consecutive UEFA Euro Final Loss for England
England have now suffered their second consecutive UEFA Euro Final loss following their loss to Spain in the Euro 2024 Final. England did play well but Spain had the edge. Come 2026, it will have been 60 years since England won the UEFA Euros.
A Seeming Lack of Synchronicity in the English Football Team Leads to Questions on Gareth Southgate’s Future
England have a team of top-notch players from an individual perspective but lack that synchronicity, leadership, and strategy to align each of their forces for the better of the whole.
Our #EURO2024 journey comes to an end at the final stage, as the #ThreeLions are beaten 2-1 by Spain. pic.twitter.com/3oUgFANkGW
— England (@England) July 14, 2024
This has led to questions on whether they need a new coach. Current England coach Gareth Southgate has been phenomenal, no doubt, having transformed the team and brought it to two Euro finals but there still seems to be something lacking.
We fell short of what we wanted to achieve this summer, but this group gave everything and have done us proud.
Your support in Germany and back home has been incredible. Thank you. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/YBivqQXfJe
— England (@England) July 14, 2024
What else can explain players such as Harry Kane failing to perform?
