While most teenagers sit in classrooms worrying about what their crushes are thinking, one player is scoring an incredible goal at Euro 2024, becoming the youngest goalscorer in the tournament's history.
Lamine Yamal scored Spain's equaliser in the 21st minute of their semi-final against France at the European Championship, putting his team back in the game. The 16-year-old became the youngest player to score in the tournament's history. The tournament is being held in cities across Germany.
Yamal picked up the ball in the final third of the pitch, turned quickly and gently kicked the ball into the top left corner of the goal.
Ramin Yamal, ladies and gentlemen.
The youngest goalscorer in Euro history, aged just 16…
… Crazy. pic.twitter.com/cgM4dYMjrg
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 9, 2024
In April 2023, Yamal made his professional debut for FC Barcelona at the age of 15 years, 9 months and 16 days. He is the youngest player to represent the club at the highest level. according to To the official club. (Related article: Criticism of US Soccer coach intensifies… is the end of his dismal record near?)
No one could stop Ramin Yamal from doing this 🚀🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/DY5SHOyTgI
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 9, 2024
In December 2007, Joan Monfort photographed a 20-year-old Lionel Messi, just over four years into his legendary career with Barcelona, and Ramin Yamal, who was just six months old. (Related article: Criticism of US Soccer coach intensifies… is the end of his dismal record near?)
This was featured in the 2008 charity calendar organised by the Barcelona club… pic.twitter.com/gIqBFAAQJv
— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) July 9, 2024
At the time of publishing this article, Spain is beating France 2-1. The winner of this match will advance to the final to face either England or the Netherlands. Who will be crowned European champion?
