Spain have emerged champions of the Euro 2024 after beating England 2-1 in the final on Sunday.
It was yet another heartbreak for England who have lost back-to-back finals to extend their 58-year major trophy drought.
After a goalless first half, Nico Williams opened the scoring in the 47th minute before super substitute Cole Palmer gave England hope on 73 minutes.
The Three Lions kept pushing to get the winner but it was Alvaro Morata’s replacement, Mikel Oyarzabal, who fired in a winner for Spain.
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Oyarzabal tapped in a fine cross in the 86th minute as an England defender’s knee helped the former escape being in an offside position.
Lamine Yamal, who clocked 17 on Saturday, was named Young Player of the Tournament. Rodrigo was awarded the Best Player of the Tournament.
In all, England’s long wait for a major tournament win goes on. Sadly, it will be 60 years when the World Cup takes place in 2026.
Spain have now won a record fourth European Championship.
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