Spain's prodigy Yamal makes European Championship history
For a fantastic goal: Spanish player Lamine Yamal scores with his 1:1-goal in the semi-final against France, becoming the youngest goalscorer in EURO history. The 16-year-old surpasses Johan Vonlanthen.
Lamine Yamal has become the youngest goalscorer in EURO history. The talent from FC Barcelona scored in Munich in the semi-final against France the goal for the temporary 1:1 - at the age of 16 years and 362 days. His stunning long-range shot left everyone stunned. Yamal surpassed Johan Vonlanthen, who was 18 years and 141 days old when he scored for Switzerland against France in 2004. Yamal will be 17 years old on Saturday, a day before the final in Berlin.
Yamal made his debut for Barcelona in La Liga when he was 15 years old and made his debut and scored for the Spanish national team last year in a 7:1 against Georgia at the age of 16 years and 57 days. His contract at Barcelona runs until 2026, with an exit clause of one billion Euros. Yamal also became the youngest player to participate in an EURO or World Cup semi-final. Pelé was 17 years and 244 days old at the 1958 World Cup. The now deceased legend from Brazil was also the youngest goalscorer at EURO and World Cup finals (17 years, 239 days).
Meanwhile, German fans are not forgiving - at least not Spanish player Marc Cucurella. The defender was mercilessly booed by the Munich crowd at every ball contact. The background: Cucurella received a shot from Jamal Musiala on his left arm in the final minutes of the German elimination against Spain (1:2 a.e.t.). Few spectators understood that English referee Anthony Taylor denied a penalty kick to the German team in this scene, although Cucurella had no intention to foul and the referee acted according to UEFA regulations.
Lamine Yamal's goal in the European Football Championship 2024 semi-final against France, aging just 17, made him the youngest scorer in the tournament's history, surpassing the record set by Johan Vonlanthen during the 2004 championship with Switzerland. As Spain prepares for the final, their star player, Yamal, will turn 17 on the day before, continuing to break records in European football.
