Lamine Yamal breaks records as Spain prepares for Euro 2024 final

Lamine Yamal stayed in Euro 2024 for so long that he celebrated his 17th birthday in Germany. Thus, the Spanish representative is getting closer to adulthood. On Saturday, he blew out a candle on an extraordinary football-shaped cake.

Lamine Yamal became the youngest debutant in the history of the European Championship. He dethroned Kacper Kozłowski in this classification, being 16 years and 338 days old. He could boast about setting the record on June 15, when Spain won 3-0 against Croatia.

Almost a month has passed, and the Spaniards are still stationed in Germany. They have won six matches, allowing them to advance to the final. In the group stage, La Roja proved to be better than Italy, Croatia, and Albania. They then eliminated Georgia, Germany, and France from the tournament.

On the eve of the final with England, the team celebrates Lamine Yamal's birthday. The youngest player of the team was born 17 years ago - on July 13, 2007. There is no question of a grand celebration, but that does not mean the Spaniards are not celebrating Lamine Yamal's birthday at all.

The youngster received, among other things, a football-shaped cake from Adidas. They are the technical partner of the Spanish national team and supply their kits. The silver ball was prepared by the manufacturer especially for the semi-finals and the final of Euro 2024.

Those present at the ceremony sang a song for the occasion, and although it sounded melancholic, it was applauded by Lamine Yamal. Then the player made a wish, blew out the candle, and tasted the cake. The taste of the pastry made a very good impression on him. The unusual shape did not prevent the confectioners from ensuring the most important quality.

It is unknown whether Lamine Yamal wished for winning the European Championship when blowing out the candle, but it is highly probable. That may come true just a day after his birthday. On Sunday at 3 PM Eastern Time, the Euro 2024 final will start, with Spain facing England.