The world can't stop talking about Spain's 16-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal, but Germany says it's time to write a new chapter in Euro 2024! ⏳🇪🇸🇩🇪
Spain's wonderkid Lamine Yamal has been the talk of Euro 2024, dazzling fans and leaving opponents in his wake. But as Germany gears up for the blockbuster quarterfinal on Friday, coach Julian Nagelsmann has a plan. 💡
\"He's only 16, so there are big chances for our players to defend him,\" Nagelsmann smirked at Thursday's press conference. \"But hey, we're not out to knock him off his feet, don't worry! We want the ball, not to hurt the player.\" 😅⚽
Yamal has had a fairytale run, smashing records and drawing comparisons to none other than Lionel Messi—all before most teens can get a driver's license! 🚀 He became the youngest player ever at a men's Euros when he started in Spain's 3-0 opener against Croatia.
\"For a 16-year-old, he's come a long way,\" said Germany's own star, İlkay Gündoğan. \"At his age, I was nowhere near that level. The risks he takes and the way he plays—huge respect!\" 🙌
But Germany isn't short on young talent either. Enter Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz, both 21 and already making waves in Europe's top clubs. \"My focus is not so much on Yamal but on Jamal,\" Nagelsmann quipped. 😉🔥
This clash isn't just about experience versus youth—it's a battle of rising stars ready to shine on Europe's biggest stage. Who will come out on top? Only one way to find out! 🏆✨
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Germany to stop Yamal show in blockbuster Euro 2024 quarterfinals
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