During the Euro 2024 semifinal against France when Spain were trailing 0-1, Yamal drew level with a glorious curling finish to become the youngest goalscorer in the history of the continental tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Yamal picked up a loose ball more than 25 metres from the goal to score an equaliser for his side from a difficult position. With a drop of the shoulder, he steals space from Adrien Rabiot before unleashing his wondrous strike, sending the ball arcing into the top-right corner of Mike Maignan's goal. The xG (a statistical measurement of the quality of goalscoring chances) of the shot was just 0.023.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"The world of soccer stood still at 20:16 yesterday. Logic defying magic goal from 20 yards by the 16 year old Lamine Yamal. Coincidence? Maybe. Talent? Undeniable!\" Gautam Adani posted on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"What an inspiring story for all youngsters - humble and difficult beginnings, talks to his mother daily, carries school textbooks with him and yet this teenage sensation has made history, becoming the youngest ever to play - and score - for both FC Barcelona and Spain.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Congratulations to @FCBarcelona for scouting out Yamal at six years of age! Amazing. The power of youth is blazing bright! Congrats to Spain and Yamal! Bring it on, #EURO2024,\" the post further read.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"What an inspiring story for all youngsters - humble and difficult beginnings, talks to his mother daily, carries school textbooks with him and yet this teenage sensation has made history, becoming the youngest ever to play - and score - for both FC Barcelona and Spain.<\/p>\r\n\r\n