Spain’s national football team kicked off their Euro 2024 victory celebrations with a royal twist! 👑 After a flawless tournament run—winning all seven matches, including a nail-biting 2-1 final against England—the squad met King Felipe VI at Madrid’s Zarzuela Palace. The monarch, who watched the historic win in Berlin, praised 16-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal: \"Given the brilliance he’s gifted us… there’s not much to add!\" 🌟
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, hosting the team at Moncloa Palace, teased: \"We want a lot… We want more!\" 💪 The vibe? Pure Spanish pride, echoed by tennis legend Rafael Nadal: \"The whole country is very proud.\" 🎾❤️
The squad then hit Madrid’s streets atop an open-air bus, greeted by tens of thousands of fans at Plaza Cibeles. Captain Álvaro Morata, holding the trophy, declared: \"It was magical!\" ✨ Midfielder Rodri snagged Player of the Tournament, while Yamal’s four assists earned him Best Young Player. 🏅
With a record-breaking fourth Euro title, Spain proves that teamwork—and young talent—are truly unstoppable. ⚽🔥
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