Euro 2024: Lamine Yamal has etched his name in the history books, as he now becomes the youngest player ever to feature in a semi final of Euros. The Spanish wonderkid now holds the record at the age of 16 years and 362 days, only three days prior to his birthday. The winger is appearing in the starting XI of Soain against France, as Luis de la Fuente has announced his playing XI in the 1st semi final.
Spain Starting XI (4-2-3-1):
GK: Unai Simon
RB: Jesus Navas
CB's: Nacho Fernandez, Aymeric Laporte
LB: Marc Cucurella
CM's: Rodri, Fabian Ruiz
RW: Lamine Yamal
CAM: Dani Olmo
LW: Nico Williams
ST: Alvaro Morata (c)
France Starting XI (4-3-3):
GK: Mike Maignan
RB: Jules Kounde
CB's: Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba
LB: Theo Hernandez
CM's: N'Golo Kante, Aurelin Tchouameni, Adrien Rabiot
RW: Ousmane Dembele
LW: Kylian Mbappe (c)
ST: Randal Kolo Muani
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Can Lamine Yamal Surpass Cristiano Ronaldo For THIS Record?
Lamine Yamal has already registered two assists and is on the verge of surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo for assists in the knockout stages of Euros. Lamine Yamal, who is merely 16 years old and featuring in his first-ever Euros, is already levelled with Cristiano Ronaldo (who too has two assists). This achievement makes Yamal such a special player, as Cristiano Ronaldo played his 6th Euros, before his quarter final exit at the hands of Spain's semi final opponents — France.