There is no doubt that Lamine Yamal could be the difference for Spain in the Euro 2024 final against England on Sunday night.
The FC Barcelona winger, who turned 17 on Saturday, has been in sensational form in recent weeks and is currently the favourite to win the Euro 2024 Player of the Tournament award.
The game between Spain and England is expected to be very close and it would not be surprising if extra time and/or penalties are required, especially as the extra 30 minutes have been needed in one of Spain’s three knockout matches so far and in two of England’s matches.
Yamal lit up the Euro
If an extension were to be necessary, it would be bad news for Lamine Yamal. According to a report in the English media, picked up by CaughtOffside, the German authorities would enforce a law that would require the 17-year-old superstar to be replaced at the end of regulation time by Spanish coach Luis de la Fuente.
In Germany, minors (anyone under the age of 18) are not allowed to work after 11pm. If the Euro 2024 final goes to extra time, it will be played after that time limit, meaning Lamine Yamal will not be able to play – a huge advantage for England. Spain would have the quality to pull through, although surely no one could have the same impact as the talented teenager.
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