Spain has become the champion of the Euro Cup for the fourth time. (Photo: AFP)
The final match of Euro Cup 2024 was played between Spain and England in Berlin, Germany. Spain beat England 2-1 in this match. With this, he has become the champion of the Euro Cup for the fourth time. Spain regained this trophy after 12 years. The Spanish team has previously won this trophy in 1964, 2008 and 2012. Spain also created a record by winning Euro Cup 2024. They became the first country to win the trophy the most 4 times. At the same time, England suffered their second successive defeat in the final of the Euro Cup. England lost to Italy in the 2020 final.
These are the heroes of Spain’s victory
Spain had not fared well in a major tournament for over a decade. It has been 12 years since the Euro Cup was won. In 2012, he was eliminated in the round of 16. While in 2020 they had to face defeat in the semi-finals, but this time Spain performed brilliantly. The Spanish team won the tournament without losing a single match. Not only this, he also holds the record for most goals (14) in a single edition. Nico Williams and Mikel Oyarzabel were the heroes of victory in the final match.
🇪🇸 Spain is the champion of Europe 🏆#EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/Ch0AF0iPWl
— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) July 14, 2024
Both teams were scoreless after the first half. As the second half began, Williams scored a brilliant goal to give Spain the lead. However, England’s Cole Palmer equalized by scoring a goal in the 73rd minute. 13 minutes later, in the 86th, Oyarzabal scored again for Spain, the turning point of the game. Nico Williams was awarded the player of the match for his brilliant performance. Spain’s midfielder Rodri became the player of the tournament. 17-year-old Lamin Yamal, who created a sensation throughout the tournament, was selected as the Young Player of the Tournament.
England has been waiting for 60 years
The England team started participating in the Euro Cup since 1964, but in 60 years they have not won this match till date. Now his wait has increased. In the first year i.e. 1964, she could not even qualify for the tournament. England got the chance to host in 1996. At that time she could reach the semi-finals. Germany then captured the trophy. However, he has played in the finals of the last two editions.
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