16-Year-Old Yamal Sets New Record in European Championship, Video Emerges

• Spanish youngster Lamine Yamal has set a major record as the youngest player to score in the men's European championship
• The 16-year-old Barcelona winger achieved the feat at the semifinal match between Spain and France in Munich on Tuesday night, July 9
• Lamine Yamal also broke the record for being the youngest-ever player featured in the tournament, previously held by Polish international Kacper Kozlowski, who played in Euro 2020 at the age of 17.

Lamine Yamal, a 16-year-old Spanish footballer, has made history by becoming the youngest goalscorer in the men's European Championship.

He achieved this feat in the semifinal against France in Munich, Germany, on Tuesday, July 9.

Yamal's impressive goal, a curled shot from 25 meters, broke the previous record held by Switzerland's Johan Vonlanthen, who was 18 and 141 days old when he scored at Euro 2004.

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How many records did Yamal set in Euro 2024?

The Barcelona winger set a record as the youngest player to feature in the tournament, starting Spain's opening group game against Croatia at just 16 years old.

He also surpassed Polish international Kacper Kozlowski's record, who played at Euro 2020 at 17 and 246 days old.

Norway's Isabell Herlovsen still holds the record for the youngest women's goalscorer in the European Championship, scoring at Euro 2005 at 16 and 351 days old.

Yamal's achievement is a remarkable milestone in his young career, showcasing his talent and potential in football.

Sports pundit Fabrizio Romano took the opportunity to share the success story of the young player. He tweeted:

"Lamine Yamal, ladies and gentlemen. The youngest goalscorer in the history of the Euros, 16 years old."

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See the tweet below:

The video of the moment he scored was also shared online.

Euro 2024: France defeats Portugal

Legit.ng earlier reported that France beat Portugal 5-3 in the penalty shootout in the Euro 2024 quarterfinal match in Hamburg on Friday, July 5, to secure a spot in the semifinals.

Joao Felix was the only player to miss from the spot, hitting a post and Cristiano Ronaldo bid farewell to the Euros.

France will play Spain in the semifinals after its extra-time win over Germany in Stuttgart. Les Bleus is on course for a third European Championship title after 1984 and 2000.

Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng