A disappointed Kylian Mbappe said on Tuesday Spain played a better game than his France in Dortmund as the Spaniards reached the final, adding the Euro 2024 was a failure for him.<\/p>\n
“I think we were close in the end but football is like that and sometimes you shouldn’t overcomplicate things. Sometimes you are good and sometimes you are not good. I wasn’t good and that’s it, we go home. It’s simple. Now, as I said, I have to rest. It’s going to be important that I rest well and then I’m off to a new life with new things to do,” Mbappe said.<\/p>\n
Spain teenager Lamine Yamal, meanwhile, sought to play down excitement over his wonder goal, but said reaching the European Championship final was a dream come true for him – and his mother too.<\/p>\n
“Nothing, I just remember that Dani Olmo had the ball, he gave it to me and I didn’t think about it. I was confident and tried to put in the top corner, luckily it went in and I’m very happy.”<\/p>\n
Sixteen-year-old Yamal eclipsed Brazilian great Pele to become the youngest player to score in a World Cup or Euros with a stunning 21st-minute strike that sailed into the top corner, helping Spain come from a goal down to beat France 2-1.<\/p>\n
Spain’s midfielder Rodri praised Yamal, saying that while everyone will remember his goal, his defensive commitment was something to highlight.<\/p>\n
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