Yamal became the youngest participant in the finals of European and world championships, breaking the record of Pele himself

The Euro 2024 final between Spain and England (2:1) held yesterday in Berlin marked a unique event in the history of world soccer.

Lamin Yamal

Spain midfielder Lamine Yamal, who came to this match at the age of 17 years and 1 day, became the youngest participant in the finals of European and World Championships in history.

Previously, this achievement belonged to the legendary Brazilian Pele, who at the World Cup-1958 came on the field at the age of 17 years and 249 days. Thus, Yamal managed to break the record of 66 years ago.