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UEFA Announces The Winners Of the Young and Best Player of the Tournament, and POTM Awards
Manchester City star Rodri won the Euro 2024 Player of the Tournament award while Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal was also recognised.
In a thrilling conclusion to the Euro 2024 final in Berlin, substitute Mikel Oyarzabal’s late goal secured Spain a 2-1 victory over England, according to Eurosports.
Oyarzabal’s decisive strike came in the 86th minute, expertly finishing from Marc Cucurella’s precise pass, delivering a crushing blow to Gareth Southgate’s team.
The first half saw both teams struggling to make significant breakthroughs, but Spain shifted gears in the second half. Nico Williams opened the scoring in the 47th minute, capitalizing on a brilliant setup by Yamine Lamal.
England, undeterred, continued to press and found an equalizer in the 73rd minute.
Cole Palmer, who had just come on as a substitute for Harry Kane, found the back of the net, providing a momentary hope for England’s supporters.
However, Spain’s relentless pursuit paid off with Oyarzabal’s late winner.
The victory solidified Spain’s dominance in the tournament, celebrating their seventh consecutive win in finals.
Meanwhile, England’s quest for a major trophy extends beyond 58 years, leaving them with another bitter defeat to reflect on.
- Rodri tipped to win Ballon d’Or
- Midfielder bagged Euro 2024 Player of the Tournament award
- Spain beat England 2-1 in the final
WHAT HAPPENED?
The defensive midfielder capped off yet another memorable campaign in club and international football as he bagged the Euro 2024 Player of the Year award after playing a stellar role in Spain’s triumph in the continental competition. With four trophy wins including the Premier League title with the Cityzens and the Euro 2024 title with La Roja, the Spaniard has been tipped to win the Ballon d’Or this year by former Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen.
Rodri ballon d’or confirmed
— Jan Vertonghen (@JanVertonghen) July 14, 2024
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Other than Rodri, another Spanish star who was recognised for his brilliance throughout the tournament is Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal. The 17-year-old performed consistently for Luis de la Fuente’s side and had contributed with an assist in the final from which Nico Williams broke the deadlock.
DID YOU KNOW?
Rodri was named the Champions League Player of the Season for the 2022/23 campaign after his solitary goal helped Pep Guardiola’s men pip Inter in the final to lift the trophy for the first time in the club’s history.
WHAT NEXT?
The Spanish duo is expected to take a well-earned break before they join their respective clubs for pre-season. Both City and the Catalan giants are scheduled to tour the US for friendly matches later this month.
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