Spain has become the champion of the Eurocup 2024, showcasing the best game and image of the tournament. They remain undefeated after defeating England 2-1 in the final, with goals from Nico Williams and Mikel Oyarzabal.
Title: Spain Wins Fourth Euro Cup, Becoming the National Team with the Most Titles in European Football History
Supratitle: Defeating Germany and Making History
Epigraph: Spain’s triumph in the Euro Cup marks a historic milestone in European football.
While Spain is the happy face of the coin that leaves the final of Euro 2024, this result leaves a team and a country without achieving their first Euro title, being the nation where the sport of football originated and with only one World Cup in their trophy cabinet.
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That is where the runner-up medals of the Euro 2024 will be placed, which were awarded to the English players after losing the final against Spain, and have not been entirely well received by their owners.
The English have withdrawn their medals as soon as they have been awarded.
In fact, some of the English national team players have been seen removing the silver medal from the Euro 2024 as soon as they receive it, and social media has not stayed silent about this.
Some messages, such as those from journalist Paloma del Río, known for being the voice of gymnastics on RTVE, have seen this as “a lack of respect for the one who beat you,” sparking a reopening of the debate on the increasingly unorthodox gestures of those who secure second place in tournaments.
But this was not the only thing commented on, Real Madrid player Jude Belingham, who appeared affected by the defeat more than anyone else, turned towards the bench to ignore Spain’s celebration.
A Bellingham who had to be comforted by the national coach Gareth Southgate himself while sitting on the field visibly affected, as well as his teammate at Real Madrid, Joselu, with whom he shared a warm hug.
