When Spain won the EURO 2024, they became the most successful nation in the competition with four European titles. And their display at the UEFA tournament was surely a memorable one, as they played the best football by far and deservedly won the trophy. The celebration was long and loud, but in the aftermath, some unpopular measures will be taken – Rodri and Alvaro Morata are charged by the UEFA. Breaking News – @UEFA charges Rodri & Alvaro Morata following @GibraltarFA complaint.UEFA committee initiates disciplinary proceedings over “Gibraltar es Español” chants when presenting the Euros trophy in Madrid. pic.twitter.com/oggCqEnx3Q— GBC News (@GBCNewsroom) July 23, 2024 More than half a million people gathered in central Madrid on Monday 16th to welcome the national team home a day after they beat England 2-1 in Berlin to secure Spain a record fourth European Championship crown. During the celebrations, which saw the city turned into a sea of red and yellow, several players grabbed the microphone to sing, with captain Alvaro Morata belting out “Gibraltar es espanol” — “Gibraltar is Spanish” — in a chant also picked up by Rodri, who plays for English club Manchester City. And now they will pay for it. The Gibraltar FA addressed the issue very quickly and demanded punishment.Ecstatic Morata and Rodri play with fire: ecstatic Spaniards trigger international incidentFabian Picardo, Gibraltar’s chief minister said in a statement: “Mixing a sporting victory and the chant that glorifies the dictatorial politics of a mass murderer like Franco and his fascist regime’s attempt to usurp a neighbouring territory, that is also a Uefa nation, is worse than disgusting. It sullies the sport of football and the win on the pitch”.##NAJAVA_MECA_8228703##UEFA released a statement today and the players will be facing action from the governing body’s Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body. Alvaro Morata made a permanent transfer to AC Milan in recent days, while Rodri is in race for Ballon D‘Or, since he won the Player of the tournament award, which thrilled his coach Pep Guardiola. “When I saw Spain I saw him and he was the level he has been playing for many years. His consistency was good. Rodri, Aymeric Laporte, Ferran Torre]… they were together and I am happy for them. There are a few candidates for the Ballon d’Or. From Real Madrid, Manchester City… I can’t deny how happy he would be. To be in the race is fantastic for him, his family, friends and of course Manchester City. We are so proud” he said.
