Euro 2024: Lamine Yamal, Rodri Named in Official UEFA Team of the Tournament
- UEFA has unveiled its official Euro 2024 Team of the Tournament, celebrating the standout players from this summer's championship
- As the official Euro 2024 Team of the Tournament was unveiled on Tuesday afternoon, England had just one player included
- Spain defeated England 2-1 on Sunday evening in Berlin to win the Euro 2024 for a record fourth time
England's Kyle Walker has secured a spot in the European Championship Team of the Tournament, joining six players from the champion Spanish squad.
The Manchester City right-back lines up in defence with Switzerland’s Manuel Akanji, France's William Saliba, and Spain’s Marc Cucurella. France’s Mike Maignan takes the position of goalkeeper.
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Walker is the only player to have been named in both the Euro 2020 and this year’s Team of the Tournament, per Metro UK.
UEFA's midfield selection is exclusively Spanish, featuring Rodri, Dani Olmo, and Fabián Ruiz.
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In the attack, Germany's Jamal Musiala, one of the tournament's top scorers with three goals, is accompanied by Spain's Nico Williams and 17-year-old Lamine Yamal.
Williams netted the opening goal in the final against England, while Yamal’s impressive long-range goal in the semifinal against France was crucial in their progress.
Rodri of Manchester City was honoured as Player of the Tournament, with Yamal named Young Player of the Tournament, per ESPN.
Southgate quits England
Meanwhile, Gareth Southgate has stepped down as England manager after losing the 2024 European Championship final to Spain on Sunday, July 14.
The 53-year-old leaves his position after nearly eight years at the helm of the Three Lions.
Southgate led England in 108 games during his tenure, reaching back-to-back Euro finals and the 2018 World Cup semi-final.
Spain's prize money after Euro 2024 victory
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Spain will reap big from winning Euro 2024 after defeating England 2-1 to win their fourth European Championship on Sunday, July 14.
The total prize kitty of Euro 2024 was €331 million, and the money was divided amongst the 24 participants depending on how far one got.
Therefore, adding all the bonuses for qualifying for all the rounds, winning all seven games and winning the trophy at the end, Spain will walk away with €28.25m.
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