Published 09:37 IST, July 15th 2024
Spain's Golden Generation Legends, including Torres, Ramos, & Puyol & more, React to Euro 2024 Win
Spain's Golden Generation Legends, including Fernando Torres, Casillas, Ramos, and Puyol, React with Pride and Joy to Historic Euro 2024 Triumph.
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Defying England 2-1 in an exciting UEFA Euro 2024 final, Spain emerged triumphant to take the trophy. Nico Williams opened the score in the 47th minute for Spain, then Mikel Oyarzabal scored a late goal in the 86th minute to generate great activity in the game. England's will notwithstanding, Cole Palmer pulled one back in the 73rd minute. With their 16 shots, 6 on target, and 66% possession, Spain clearly dominated and sealed their triumph over England in a remarkable final hosted at the Olympiastadion Berlin.
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Spanish football legends reacted to Spain’s UEFA Euro 2024 victory against England
As Spain sealed triumph in the UEFA Euro 2024, Spanish football stars Fernando Torres, Iker Casillas, Andrés Iniesta, Sergio Ramos, Carles Puyol, and Xavi inundated social media with sincere congrats notes. Emphasising the importance of this victory in the history of the event, their satisfaction and delight were evident as they congratulated the present generation for preserving the football legacy of the country.
Overcoming England 2-1 in the Euro 2024 final, It was an incredible night of football as the world witnessed Spain claiming their fourth championship in the Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany.
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Mikel Oyarzabal scored the crucial goal in the 86th minute, therefore ensuring that Spain's perfect run concluded in the first-ever Euro trophy collection since 2012.
Opening with the 47th minute goal was Nico Williams, helped by 17-year-old star phenom Lamine Yamal. England's hopes were momentarily revived when great substitution Cole Palmer struck an incredible long-range goal following an assist from another outstanding player, Jude Bellingham; but, Oyarzabal's late strike ensured Spain's success.
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Yamal received the Young Player of the Tournament Award; Rodri was given the Player of the Tournament honour. For four perfect sheets, Mike Maignan of France received the Golden Glove.
Neither Harry Kane nor Dani Olmo could score in the championship game, hence six players will split the Euro 2024 Golden Boot. Currently ranking highest are Harry Kane from England, Dani Olmo from Spain, Cody Gakpo from the Netherlands, Jamal Musiala from Germany, Ivan Schranz from Slovakia, and Georges Mikautadze from Georgia all with 3 goals wach.
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Spain's achievement is their fourth Euro Championship title, therefore increasing their past successes in 1964, 2008, 2012, and most recently in 2024.
09:37 IST, July 15th 2024