“What a way to celebrate your 17th birthday” – Young Player Of The Tournament Lamine Yamal scripts history as Spain clinch victory over England in Euros final
Lamine Yamal has deservedly won the Young Player Of The Tournament at the 2024 Euros.
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At just 17, Lamine Yamal already has clubs like PSG & Man City waiting to sign him! (Via IMAGO)
Spain’s crowning moment has finally arrived. After lifting their last European championship back in 2012, La Roja are back for more with a stunning victory over England in the final. As has been the case for Luis de la Fuente‘s men throughout the tournament, the young guns did the job against The Three Lions. As expected, Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams were significantly involved in Spain’s opener in the final.
FC Barcelona’s very own Lamine Yamal combined with strike partner Williams to open the scoring for Spain in the 47th minute. With one goal and four assists in seven games, Yamal was rightly awarded the Young Player Of The Tournament award. At just 17, fans couldn’t help but wonder what’s in store for the youngster in the future.
After being kept on the sidelines in a cagey first half, Yamal broke free of his marker Luke Shaw to set up Nico Williams for a stunner. As Yamal won the POTT award, he also broke the record for being the youngest player to make an appearance at a Euros or FIFA World Cup final.
Days after turning 17, Yamal couldn’t have wished for a better gift for his birthday. Even though he failed to score in the final, he ends a memorable Euros campaign as the top assist provider with 4!
Fans in cloud nine as Lamine Yamal bags Young Player Of The Tournament at UEFA Euros 2024
To excel internationally at the age of 17 is no small task. Lamine Yamal being exceptional throughout UEFA Euro 2024 for Spain cannot be stressed enough. As the player was awarded the YPOTT award, fans hailed the 17-year-old for being better than almost every other player at the tournament.
Another chipped in to praise Luis de la Fuente for getting the best out of the teenager. Barcelona fans hoped for the player to keep on playing at the same level for their club. Seemingly not satisfied with the YPOTT award, fans argued that Yamal should’ve also won the Player Of The Tournament title over Rodri.
As he equaled Cristiano Ronaldo‘s international knockouts assists and goal contributions, Yamal has started off with a bang. It is only fitting that the forward grows into one of the best talents in world football. Even though the best team at the Euros won the tournament, Spain were made to work for the same in the final. Mikel Oyarzabal‘s 86th minute strike proved to be the winner for Spain in a tightly contested final.
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