Euro 2024: Jubilation as sets fresh and impressive record, see video

• Spanish youngster Lamine Yamal has set a major record as he became the youngest player in the men's European championship, scoring in the tournament at age 16
• The 16-year-old Barcelona winger achieved the feat at the semi-final match between Spain and France in Munich on Tuesday night, July 9
• Lamine Yamal broke the record of being the youngest-ever player featured in the tournament, which was previously held by Polish international Kacper Kozlowski, played in Euro 2020 at 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 semi-final 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 years and 141 days old when he scored at Euro 2004.

Lamine Yamal becomes the youngest scorer in the European Championship Photo Credit: @FabrizioRomano
Source: Twitter

How many records Lamine 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 surpassed Polish international Kacper Kozlowski's record, who played at Euro 2020 at 17 years and 246 days old.

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Norway's Isabell Herlovsen still holds the record for the youngest women's goalscorer in the European Championship, scoring at Euro 2005 at 16 years and 351 days old. Yamal's achievement is a remarkable milestone in his young career, showcasing his talent and potential in the world of football.

Sports pundit Fabrizio Romano took to social media and shared the success story of the young player. He tweeted:

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See the video of his goal here:

Euro 2024: France Defeat 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 bids farewell to the Euros.

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

Source: Legit.ng