The Spanish squad overcame England in the final match on the morning of July 15 to become EURO 2024 champions. With four championships, Spain became the most successful EURO team in history. Rodri and his teammates enjoyed a convincing path to the championship, winning all seven matches and defeating numerous strong teams including England, Germany, Italy, and France to claim the title.
Rodri also had a memorable competition, winning the best player title for Manchester City, while other Spanish players such as Lamine Yamal (best young player of EURO 2024) and Nico Williams (best player of the final) received recognition.
Rodri won the title of best player of the tournament
AFP
“This is the best day of my career. The Spanish team became a family, and together we won the European Championship, despite a very difficult journey. At this time, Spain is the team with the most tradition in EURO. The previous generations paved the way for us to be able to create this miracle.
The Spanish squad believes that if we do our best, God will always give us what we deserve. Spain has had an extraordinary adventure. We won this year’s competition against four world champions, which is remarkable,” Rodri said.
The Man City midfielder believes that with the achievement of winning EURO 2024, one of the members of the Spanish team deserves to win the Golden Ball. “That title should belong to a Spanish player,” Rodri emphasized. Currently, the Spanish squad has 2 players who won the double of EURO and Champions League, namely Dani Carvajal and Nacho Fernandez.
Rodri wants a Spanish player to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or
AFP
Rodri added: “The Spanish team has overcome an unprecedentedly difficult tournament. Spain has the courage to face it, so we became champions. The whole team will not stop here.”
Lamine Yamal had a fantastic tournament, winning the best young player title at EURO 2024 with one goal and four assists while also breaking several records as the youngest player to score, assist, and compete in EURO.
The midfielder born in 2007 shared his joy when winning the title: “I am happy with this achievement. It is a dream I have always pursued. I am waiting every day to return to Spain and celebrate with the fans. This is the best birthday present I have ever had.”