"As a father and a person I thank you" - Lamine Yamal's dad makes a heartfelt social media post as Spain defeat France in Euro 2024 SF
Lamine Yamal's father has praised his son's performance at Euro 2024. The 16-year-old helped Spain beat France 2-1 in the semi-finals on Tuesday, July 9.
The Barcelona prodigy scored a fabulous 21st-minute equalizer to become the youngest scorer in the European Championship.
Yamal, who became the youngest player to feature in the semi-finals of a major international tournament, has scored a goal and provided three assists in six Euro 2024 appearances.
The proud father shared a picture of himself in his country's jersey and captioned it:
“As a father and a person I thank you don Lamine Yamal thank you my son.”
Yamal will be keen to write his name in the history books by becoming the youngest European champion by winning the Euro 2024 title with Spain.
Spain and Lamine Yamal's journey at Euro 2024
Lamine Yamal has had a magical time at Euro 2024, setting records and never tasting defeating. The Barcelona youngster has proven to be a key asset for Spain, contributing a goal and three assists to their cause.
La Roja, the only team to win six consecutive games in the competition, will face the winner between England and the Netherlands in the final on Sunday, July 14.
Spain beat the likes of Italy and Croatia in the group stage before eliminating Georgia, hosts Germany, and France in the Round of 16, quarter-finals, and semi-finals, respectively.
While Lamine Yamal deserves credit for his stellar performances at Euro 2024, other Spanish players have also stepped up. Dani Olmo, another La Masia graduate, is the joint top goalscorer (3) while the Spanish defense has conceded only three goals in six games.
Spain have won the European Championship thrice - in 1964, 2008, and 2012. They will undoubtedly start as favorites on Sunday, irrespective of who they face between England and the Netherlands.