Take close attention to Spain’s right flank in tonight’s clash against France. In the attacking third, the keys will be in the hands of 16-year-old Lamine Yamal, a sensational teenager who will become the youngest-ever player in the history of Euros (World Cup, too, has never seen such a young man on that stage of the competition).16 – Lamine Yamal 🇪🇸 (16 years, 362 days) could become tonight the youngest player to make an appearance in World Cup or Euro semi-final, surpassing record by Pelé 🇧🇷 in World Cup 1958 (17 years, 244 days), also against France 🇫🇷. Destiny. pic.twitter.com/SEYFMoOPOI— OptaJose (@OptaJose) July 9, 2024 With just 16 years and 362 days, he’ll surpass the record set by Pele in World Cup 1958 (17 years, 244 days), also against France.And just a few metres behind Lamine on that right-hand side, you’ll notice veteran Jesus Navas, who’s also about to break a record as the oldest-ever player representing Spain in a major international tournament at 38 years and 230 days. 1 – At 38 years and 216 days, Jesús Navas will become the oldest player to play for Spain in a major international tournament (World Cup + EURO), surpassing the previous record of Santiago Cañizares against Saudi Arabia in Germany 2006 (36 years and 248 days). Duende. pic.twitter.com/1BCiecXjlX— OptaJose (@OptaJose) June 24, 2024 El día de Jesús Navas. El último superviviente. Por España. 🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/PhKKnY7kDr— Senén Morán 🍕 (@senen98) July 9, 2024 Moreover, Navas – who ended his club career at Seville recently – is 22 years older than his partner at the right, Yamal, which is probably the biggest age gap that we’ve seen in football on that level. The former is, believe it or not, even much older than Yamal’s father (34), which adds some more craziness to the whole thing.We’re sure that the Navas-Yamal partnership would be fruitful for Spain, but would it be enough for the win against Les Bleus…##NAJAVA_MECA_8204431##
