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Barcelona star Lamine Yamal named Young Player of the Tournament at Euro 2024

Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal has been named the Best Young Player of Euro 2024 after Spain lifted the title by beating England in the final on Sunday.

It’s been a great tournament for the 17-year-old who grabbed four assists, and one goal, at the tournament in Germany.

Yamal also picked up an assist in the final, teeing up Nico Williams for the opening goal against the Three Lions.

Young Player of the Tournament: Lamine Yamal #EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/Mb8HEU2alr

— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) July 14, 2024

England equalised through Cole Palmer but Spain went on to win the game 2-1 thanks to a late strike by Mikel Oyarzabal.