Spain became the first nation to win the European championship four times when they beat England 2-1 in the final of Euro 2024 at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany, Sunday night.
After a cagey first half, Spain’s youngsters, Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams combined to give La Furia Roja the lead in the 47th minute.
Yamal who turned 17 on Saturday set up 21-year old Williams who beat England goalkeeper, Jordan Pickford with a well placed low shot.
Pickford then made several brilliant saves to keep the Three Lions in the game before substitute Cole Palmer equalised with a superb strike in the 73rd minute.
It appeared the game was headed to extra time but Spain who have been the best team in the tournament scored in the 86th minute to break England hearts as Marc Cucurella picked out substitute, Mikel Oyarzabal with a glorious pass and he poked the ball past Pickford.
Defeat means England’s quest to end 58 years of pain and disappointment ended in failure and they lose back to back Euro finals having been beaten by Italy on penalties at Euro 2020.
Spain also claimed the individual awards as Yamal was voted Young Player of the tournament while Rodri who was substituted at half time due to injury, emerged the Most Valuable Player