Spain is on cloud nine! 🇪🇸🏆 After clinching their fourth European Championship title at Euro 2024, the Spanish national team had a day to remember. Before hitting the streets of Madrid for a massive victory parade, \"La Roja\" made some royal pit stops.
First up was a visit to the Zarzuela Palace to meet King Felipe VI himself. The king, who cheered them on in Berlin's Olympiastadion during their 2-1 triumph over England, couldn't hide his excitement. \"Given the brilliance that Lamine Yamal has gifted us at the age of 16, there's not really much to add,\" he said, praising the young superstar who's dazzled the nation. ✨
Next, they headed to the Moncloa Palace to meet Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. \"We want a lot,\" Sanchez declared. \"We want more.\" And who could blame him? With talents like Yamal and Rodri (who snagged the Player of the Tournament award) leading the charge, Spain's future looks brighter than ever.
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal also joined in on the celebrations, giving a shoutout to the team's incredible performance. \"I think the Spanish team played amazing from the first day of the Euros to the last. The whole country is very proud,\" said the 22-time Grand Slam champ. 🎾💫
As the sun set, the team boarded an open-top bus and paraded through the heart of Madrid, greeted by tens of thousands of ecstatic fans. The energy was electric! ⚡ The parade culminated at Plaza Cibeles, a historic spot for Spanish celebrations.
Captain Alvaro Morata, beaming with pride, held up the Henri Delaunay Trophy and addressed the crowd. \"We're champions of Europe! I've been proud to be captain of this team,\" he exclaimed. \"Sometimes I score, and sometimes I don't, but I promise you that I've given everything to win this European Championship… I hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. It was magical.\" ✨🏆
With young stars like Yamal, who snagged the Best Young Player award with a tournament-high four assists, Spain is not just celebrating the present but also looking forward to an even more dazzling future. 🌟
The streets of Madrid echoed with cheers, songs, and the clinking of glasses as fans celebrated long into the night. It's a victory not just for the team but for an entire nation united in joy. ¡Viva España! 🎉🇪🇸
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Spain squad meets king, prime minister before Euro 2024 victory parade
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