Will Lamine Yamal Play Tonight in Spain vs England UEFA Euro 2024 Final Match? Here’s the Possibility of Spanish Youngster Featuring in Starting XI
The Spain youngster has undoubtedly been one of the standout players of the tournament and fans will look forward to witnessing more magic from the wonderkid.
Lamine Yamal has made the world of football sit up and take notice of how incredibly talented he is. The Spanish youngster, featuring in his first major tournament, has deservedly hogged the limelight in La Roja's superb campaign so far and will look to end things on a high by winning the UEFA Euro 2024 final. Yamal already broke the records for being the youngest-ever player to feature as well as score in Euro history when he netted a stunning goal against France in the semifinal of this year's European championships. The Barcelona youngster also broke Pele's record, becoming the youngest player to feature in the semifinal of a major tournament. But ahead of the Spain vs England final, there has been a lot of talk about whether Yamal will feature in the contest and in this article, we will explore just that. Lamine Yamal Birthday Special: 17-Year-Old Spanish Prodigy Shines Brightest in Football World With Lionel Messi-Like Abilities.
The wonderkid is one of the players to watch out for as Spain eye a fourth European championship, which will undoubtedly make them the most successful country in the history of the competition. Spain by far have been the best team of the tournament so far with the Luis de la Fuente-led side on the back of a six-match winning run. England, on the other hand, will be competing in their second consecutive Euro final and, this time, will hope to bring the title 'home.' Lamine Yamal Celebrates Birthday Cutting Football Shaped Cake Honouring His Performances at UEFA Euro 2024 (Watch Video).
Will Lamine Yamal Play Tonight in Spain vs England UEFA Euro 2024 Final?
The Spanish youngster has been a crucial part of his side's success so far in UEFA Euro 2024 and will undoubtedly look forward to winning the title tonight. Yamal, in all likelihood, will retain his place in Spain's starting XI against England. But there might be a possibility that Yamal does not get to feature for Spain if the match extends to extra-time. According to Germany's labour laws, those under 18 years of age are prevented from working beyond 11 PM CEST (Central European Summer Time) on a Sunday. The Spain vs England UEFA Euro 2024 final starts at 9 PM local time and Yamal, as per the rules, will be allowed to play for the entirety of the match but not in extra time or even in penalties, keeping in mind the gaps between halves and also injury time.
Should Spain continue to keep Yamal on the pitch, they will be fined 30,000 Euros. Yamal was, hence, earlier subbed off in Spain's matches against Croatia, Italy, and Albania. La Roja would thus be looking forward to the Barcelona youngster bringing his best foot forward and making an impact on the pitch.
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