Euro 2024: Sunday Oliseh Names 4 Players Key to Spain’s Title Triumph

Euro 2024: Sunday Oliseh Names 4 Players Key to Spain’s Title Triumph

  • Spain won a record fourth UEFA European Championship after beating England 2-1 in the final
  • The Spanish team, on their way to the title, beat Italy, Croatia, France, and hosts Germany
  • Nigerian football legend Sunday Oliseh has named four players crucial to the team's success

Spain are the 2024 UEFA European Championship champions after beating England 2-1 in the final at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany.

La Roja were obviously the best team in the tournament. In the group stage, they beat top nations Croatia and defending champions Italy before knocking out France and hosts Germany in the knockout stage

Spain players celebrate with the Euro 2024 trophy.
Alvaro Morata lifts the European Championship trophy after Spain beat England. Photo by Maurice van Steen.
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Super Eagles legend Sunday Oliseh has named four players as the key men for Luis de la Fuente during the competition, as contained in a post shared on his official X account.

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Spain's key players at Euro 2024

1. Lamine Yamal

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Barcelona youngster Yamal entered the tournament as the youngest player at 16 and only turned 17 a day before the final. According to UEFA.com, he set a host of records, including the youngest player to score and assist and was rightfully named the Young Player of the Tournament.

2. Nico Williams

The winger, who has Ghanaian roots, played six games for Spain at the tournament. He scored two goals and provided one assist, including the opening goal in the 2-1 final win over England. He has a great understanding with Yamal and is heavily linked with a move to Barcelona.

3. Dani Olmo

RB Leipzig attacker Olmo is one of five players who shared the Golden Boot with three goals each. He also provided two assists. He made a vital headed goal-line clearance in the final that could have made it 2-2 for England. Manchester City are considering making an offer for him.

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4. Rodri

The Euro 2024 Player of the Tournament, Rodri, is widely regarded as the best defensive midfielder in the world. He played all minutes at the tournament until he limped off injured in the final and was replaced by Martin Zubimendi.

Odumodublvck tips Rodri for Ballon d'Or

Legit.ng reported that Odumodublvck tipped Rodri to win the Ballon d'Or ahead of the Real Madrid duo and leading contenders Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham.

The Afrobeats artist acknowledged that Manchester City's star is the best defensive midfielder in the world, even ahead of his favourite Arsenal star Declan Rice.

Source: Legit.ng

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Elijah Odetokun (Sports Editor) Elijah Odetokun is a Nigerian sports editor at Legit NG. He has four years of working experience having previously worked at Daily Times Nigeria (August 2020 - September 2020), OmaSports (December 2020 - June 2021), El Futbolero (July 2021; September 2021- November 2021), and Sports Brief (November 2022 - July 2024). He is a press conference and interview specialist and has attended trainings held by Reuters, AIPS, and FIJ. He holds a Bachelor of Agriculture (2021) from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. Reach me via elijah.odetokun@sportsbrief.com

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