Starting in the Euro 2024 semifinal against France on Tuesday evening, Lamine Yamal equaled a record held by Brazilian legend Pelé.
The 16-year-old Spanish winger has delivered a remarkable performance throughout Euro 2024. On Tuesday, during the semifinal against France, Yamal made history. The FC Barcelona player not only participated in this important match but also set an impressive record previously held by a football legend.
First, Lamine Yamal became the youngest player in Euros history when he started for Spain in their victory over Croatia. He then became the youngest scorer in the tournament’s history with a world-class strike against France in the semifinals.
Born on July 13, 2007, making him 16 years and 362 days old on July 9, Lamine Yamal has become the youngest player to play in a semifinal in a major tournament. This record was previously held by Pelé, who played the 1958 World Cup semifinal at the age of 17 years and 244 days, also against France. Fate seems to play a significant role as the young Spanish prodigy follows in the footsteps of the illustrious Brazilian.
Since the beginning of this Euro, Yamal has impressed fans with his maturity, technique, and ability to make a difference in key moments. Scoring Spain’s first goal on Tuesday, the Barcelona right winger now has 13 caps and 3 goals for the Spanish national team. He represents not only the future of Spanish football but also a hope for FC Barcelona, where he has already caught attention with his club performances.
The semifinal against France ended with a score of 2-1. The French team will now have to wait for the third-place match before the final of Euro 2024 on July 14. The second Semifinal will feature Netherlands and England this evening at 7 pm GMT.
16-year-old Lamine Yamal breaks Pelé’s historic record
