Yahoo Sports 🔴 LIVE: Yamal-inspired Spain beat France to reach EURO 2024 final
Dani Olmo proves the difference between the two sides at the Allianz Arena.
2024-07-09T20:59:08Z
Spain have been the best side at the tournament, and will now meet either England or the Netherlands in the final on Sunday.
They don't seem to have a weakness, but can one of those two find one?
2024-07-09T20:55:12Z
FULL TIME! SPAIN ARE IN THE FINAL!
A night that will be remembered for Yamal announcing himself in spectacular fashion ends with La Rioja into their fifth major tournament final.
For France, it's au-revoir!
2024-07-09T20:52:58Z
France look out of ideas, as Spain are heralded by Ole's as the look to keep the ball.
Into the final minute....
2024-07-09T20:51:04Z
93' France are into last chance saloon here.
2024-07-09T20:49:37Z
90+1'
Into five minutes of added time.
Yamal goes into the book for stopping a France counter attack.
Upamecano heads the resulting free-kick over the bar.
2024-07-09T20:47:45Z
89' YELLOW CARD
France are getting frustrated. Eduardo Camavinga goes into the book for a late tackle on Marc Cucurella.
Spain are almost there.
2024-07-09T20:45:16Z
86' CHANCE!
The stadium is in shock! Kylian Mbappe cuts inside, and takes aim from just inside the penalty area.
But the Frenchman sends it high over the bar! Most people in the stadium would have backed him to score!
Is it going to be one of those nights?
2024-07-09T20:43:30Z
85' Spain are closing in on another final, the fifth in their history.
The second half has lacked much of the excitement of the first, but it has been a gripping watch nonetheless.
Can France summon one last effort to force extra-time?
2024-07-09T20:37:46Z
77' Here comes Olivier Giroud.
The France legend replaces Dembele, and is set to offer France a completely different dimension in attack for the final 15 minutes.
Can he be the hero again?
2024-07-09T20:34:42Z
CHANCE!
Spain give the ball away and it falls to Theo Hernandez on the edge of the area.
He goes with his right foot and fires the ball high over the bar.
Here come the changes mentioned, with Alvaro Morata and Dani Olmo replaced by Mikel's Oyarzabal and Merino.
2024-07-09T20:33:45Z
75' Spain are taking the sting out of France here, enjoying a nice spell of possession without really heading anywhere.
They'd love a third goal, but they aren't pushing too hard for it, and De La Fuente is preparing a couple of changes.
Fifteen minutes left to play.
2024-07-09T20:28:25Z
68' Spain are dropping deeper and deeper in a bid to hold onto their lead.
France are still trying to work out how to get past them. They haven't had a clear cut chance yet this half and La Rioja remain a major threat on the break.
2024-07-09T20:21:23Z
63' SUBSTITUTIONS
Triple change for France. Kante, Kolo-Muani and Rabiot are coming off, with Griezmann, Camavinga and Barcola entering the fray with half an hour to play.
From a corner, Dayot Upamecano heads into the ground and over the bar when well placed.
2024-07-09T20:19:19Z
60' CHANCE
Marc Cucurella loses the ball and Dembele tests Simon with a cross which the Spanish goalkeeper is less than convincing with.
France are well in this game.
2024-07-09T20:16:17Z
58' Mbappe lets fly but it's straight at Simon.
But Spain have been forced into a change as Jesus Navas cannot continue, and is replaced by Vivian.
He won't be thanking the veteran for the assignment of keeping Navas quiet.
2024-07-09T20:13:02Z
53' Better from France!
After a sustained spell of pressure, they win a corner but Aurelian Tchouameni heads the ball straight at Unai Simon.
They are looking brighter in the opening stages of the second half.
2024-07-09T20:07:05Z
Eyes have been on Yamal, but Dani Olmo is having a wonderful tournament.
Only four players have scored 3+ goals at a single edition of the European Championships for Spain:
◎ David Villa (2008)
◎ Fernando Torres (2012)
◎ Álvaro Morata (2016 & 2020)
◉ Dani Olmo (2024)
He joins goalscoring royalty. 👑#EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/2zSRR2oJ2T— Play Squawka Selector for Free (@Squawka_Live) July 9, 2024
On the pitch, Mike Maignan comes hurtling out to stop a Spain counter attack as France dominate the early possession in the second half.
2024-07-09T20:04:49Z
KICK OFF- The Second Half is underway.
This should be fun.
2024-07-09T19:58:14Z
Les Bleus need to make history to reach the final.
Don't go anywhere.
France had only conceded one goal - a penalty - in their first five games at #Euro2024.
After conceding two to Spain, this is the first time France have ever gone 1-0 up in a game at the European Championship but gone in trailing at half-time.
Can they get back into this one? pic.twitter.com/lUYDM0aX3z— Opta Analyst (@OptaAnalyst) July 9, 2024
2024-07-09T19:54:21Z
Recovered yet?
We have just witnessed history, and may be watching the game of the tournament so far.
Mike Maignan hasn't had a chance with either goal!
2024-07-09T19:48:21Z
HALF TIME!
Spain have been excellent since going behind, and fully deserve to be ahead heading into the break.
For France, they need to get Mbappe on the ball more. He's looked the most likely to make something happen.
2024-07-09T19:43:58Z
42' Spain have plenty of possession but they still look most dangerous on the counter attack.
Nico Williams stretches his legs on the break and finds Yamal, who tries to repeat his first goal but it is deflected wide.
2024-07-09T19:35:34Z
33' Half an hour has flown by here in Bavaria.
The game has slowed down slightly for the first time since France took the lead, as Spain look to control the ball and France seem set to look for counter-attack opportunities.
2024-07-09T19:29:51Z
France have now conceded more goals in 25 minutes than they had all tournament to this point.
Can they find a response? A promising free kick is wasted by Dembele.
2024-07-09T19:27:00Z
25' GOAL!
SPAIN COMPLETE AN UNBELIEABLE TURNAROUND INSIDE 4 MINUTES!
This one is all about Dani Olmo. He picks up a loose ball, flicks the ball past Tchouameni with a delightful first touch before his low effort takes a deflection off Jules Kounde to fly past Maignan.
2024-07-09T19:23:05Z
GOAL! France 1-1 Spain.
LAMINE YAMAL THAT IS OUTRAGEOUS!
The 16 year old (!) picks the ball up 30 yards out, assesses his option before curling an astonishing effort past Mike Maignan to drag his side back to level terms, becoming the youngest ever EURO goalscorer in the process.
What a moment for the teenager.
2024-07-09T19:18:24Z
Navas is almost 39 by the way.
Looking every bit his age at the moment...
Sergio Busquets, Juan Mata, Pedro, Cesc Fàbregas, Gerard Pique, Sergio Ramos, David Silva.
Members of the Spain 2010 squad younger than Jesús Navas.— Grace Robertson 🏳️⚧️ (@GraceOnFootball) July 9, 2024
2024-07-09T19:15:37Z
14' YELLOW CARD!
Jesus Navas struggled for the France goal, and now goes into the book for a late challenge on Adrien Rabiot.
Just the 77 minutes of the game left to play up against Mbappe....
2024-07-09T19:12:55Z
Believe it or not, that was a Frenchman's first goal from open play this tournament!
Two own goals, a penalty and a penalty shoot out got them here.
Spain looking to respond immediately but Olmo's dummy is well-read.
2024-07-09T19:10:09Z
8' GOAL!
France lead with their first attack of the game!
Kylian Mbappe crosses to the back post where teammate Randal Kolo-Muani does what Fabian Ruiz couldn't, coolly nodding the ball home.
A massive goal for Les Bleus!
2024-07-09T19:06:42Z
5' CHANCE!
Spain have the first big chance of the game!
Lamine Yamal teases in a cross to the back post, where Fabian Ruiz heads over.
He will feel he could have done better.
2024-07-09T19:03:58Z
3' Spain looking the better side in the early stages.
Fabian Ruiz's cross evades his teammates in the first real action in either box.
2024-07-09T19:01:21Z
KICK OFF: Mbappe has been unmasked. The two sides are ready for battle.
2024-07-09T18:57:46Z
This is the sixth clash between these two countries at major international tournaments, with France holding the edge with three wins to Spain's one. There has also been one draw between the countries.
Their semi-final clash also means the fixture is just the third in international football history to be played at every round of either the World Cup or European Championship.
2024-07-09T18:38:29Z
Lamine Yamal has seemingly being breaking records by the game this summer, and he's broke another tonight.
He is now the youngest player to ever play in a World Cup or European Championship semi-final at the grand old age of 16 years and 362 days.
With his 17th birthday just three days away, could he yet become the youngest finalist?
2024-07-09T17:55:57Z
And here's the France XI, taken from the official UEFA website ...
2024-07-09T17:42:24Z
This really is lovely stuff ...
Stat of the day 😳🤣 pic.twitter.com/2RipnNNTk9
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) July 9, 2024
2024-07-09T17:30:05Z
The main man is in Munich ...
Kylian Mbappé has arrived! 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/DKUeJKbpqe
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) July 9, 2024
2024-07-09T17:28:28Z
Harry Kane has been speaking to the press ahead of tomorrow's semi-final ...
"I try and see how the game evolves, what the team needs from me and I try and exploit those situations" 🗣
Harry Kane discusses his role for England at Euro 2024 🏴 pic.twitter.com/YEoTuLjxpT— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) July 9, 2024
2024-07-09T17:21:57Z
In case you were in any doubt about how tonight's game will pan out ...
Spain have scored 11 goals during EURO 2024, the most of any country.
France have conceded 1 goal during EURO 2024, the least of any country.
Attack Vs. Defence. ⚔️ 🛡 pic.twitter.com/b9OCsN5noV— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) July 9, 2024
2024-07-09T17:14:55Z
And there it is in graphic form for you ...
🚨🇪🇸 Spain XI to face France. #EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/IPtPPSibCP
— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) July 9, 2024
2024-07-09T17:05:58Z
And here's the Spanish XI for tonight's game ...
🚨 OFICIAL | ¡¡𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗦 𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗡𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗦 𝗚𝗨𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗥𝗢𝗦!!
👥 Ya tenemos el once inicial de Luis de la Fuente para enfrentarnos a Francia por un puesto en la GRAN FINAL.
💪🏼 ¡¡Os necesitamos más que nunca, afición!!#VamosEspaña | #EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/33TyQvs1lG— Selección Española Masculina de Fútbol (@SEFutbol) July 9, 2024
2024-07-09T16:55:51Z
Gareth Southgate is currently talking to the press and here's his take on the England left-back situation ...
Gareth Southgate on Luke Shaw. “He made a good contribution to the game (v Swiss). We have to make a decision whether to start (him #NEDENG). He gives a different balance to the team." Adds, "Kieran (Trippier) has been so important on so many big nights for us.” #ENG #EURO2024
— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) July 9, 2024
2024-07-09T16:37:10Z
How do you stop England? Stop Bukayo Saka! And Micky van de Ven has been telling reporters how Netherlands plan to do that.
2024-07-09T16:28:45Z
We think it's fair to say that drinks have been taken ...
🚨🇫🇷 A France fan writes out the line up ahead of France vs Spain match today 😁
They are already feeling confident about the game. 💪🏾#EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/ZiP5ZDC7jP— Predict395 (@predict395) July 9, 2024
2024-07-09T16:13:47Z
Who would make a Spain v France combined XI? Let the good folk at 90min tell you here.
2024-07-09T16:09:51Z
Some footage here from England training as they prepare for tomorrow's semi-final with Netherlands ...
2024-07-09T15:58:24Z
Some stats ahead of tonight's match in Munich ...
🇪🇸🆚🇫🇷
Spain & France at EURO 2024 so far...#EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/sFzkrdmTeb— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) July 9, 2024
2024-07-09T15:55:07Z
A light bit of breaking news from the Dutch camp as they will have to cancel their press conference this evening due to a late train to Dortmund ...
BREAKING: The Netherlands have had to cancel their press conference this evening because the team will arrive to Dortmund late due to a blockage on the train track between Wolfsburg and Dortmund 🚨 pic.twitter.com/9qeJeSFtdf
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) July 9, 2024
2024-07-09T15:41:54Z
Jude Bellingham has been speaking about he overcame 'awful' penalty experiences to triumph for England.
2024-07-09T15:24:53Z
Can Lamine Yamal break this piece of history tonight?
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
2024-07-09T15:07:26Z
There's a whole host of LaLiga stars in action tonight - here are some of their best bits from this season ...
🇪🇸🆚🇫🇷
ES UN 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗭𝗢. 🌟#EURO2024 | #LALIGAEASPORTS pic.twitter.com/7X1nFw4L8d— LALIGA (@LaLiga) July 9, 2024
2024-07-09T14:56:43Z
It's a huge anniversary in the history of the game - 18 years since this iconic moment in Berlin ...
🇫🇷👋 18 YEARS AGO TODAY... 🗓️
Zinedine Zidane walking off in his last ever match, the 2006 World Cup final. pic.twitter.com/fL7nv6qiyj— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) July 9, 2024
2024-07-09T14:40:22Z
You know all about the players in tonight's semi-final but what about the referee? Here's the Independent to give you the lowdown.
2024-07-09T14:28:19Z
Who does Iker Casillas rank as the best of these 10 players? The BBC gives us the answer ...
🇪🇸 @IkerCasillas blind ranks these Euros stars 🔢🤔
Only one player beats Kylian Mbappe! 👀#BBCEuros #Euro2024 pic.twitter.com/UuU88obARi— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) July 9, 2024
2024-07-09T14:16:07Z
Let's take a look back at the last time France reached a European Championship semi-final having struggled in the tournament. That was EURO 96 as GFFN pick up the story.
2024-07-09T14:09:13Z
England v Netherlands has produced some absolute stunners down the years ...
How about this for a bicycle kick? 🤯
Darius Vassell against the Netherlands – our #EURO2024 semi-final opponents – back in 2002! pic.twitter.com/lle7vouOgn— England (@England) July 9, 2024
2024-07-09T14:07:09Z
how do our friends at the Football Faithful rank the four remaining teams at the tournament? Let's find out here.
2024-07-09T14:06:35Z
Apologies for the slight break in proceedings there folks! We had a tiny technical delay but we're back up to speed now!
2024-07-09T12:56:28Z
With just three games left at EURO 2024, let's have a look at some of the best bits so far!
2024-07-09T12:40:02Z
Kylian Mbappé may have struggled at this tournament due to his face mask, but the Spain squad are to wary of his particular set of skills ...
2024-07-09T12:21:53Z
Fabian Ruiz has arguably been one of the stand-out players at this tournament, with the Spain midfielder leading the pack in this stat ...
Fabián Ruiz has won possession more times (37) than any other player at #EURO2024 so far. 💪 pic.twitter.com/d70vQY3CnD
— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) July 9, 2024
2024-07-09T12:11:37Z
A really interesting interview here from the man who has helped Ivan Toney become the world's best penalty-taker ...
"It's the ultimate test, it's his routine" 💬
Ivan Toney's sports psychologist Michael Caulfield talks about the psychology involved in taking a pressurised penalty. pic.twitter.com/7cxlHWWixe— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) July 9, 2024
2024-07-09T11:57:16Z
With Pedri out injured, is Dani Olmo the man that can win Spain tonight's semi-final? The Independent answer ...
2024-07-09T11:44:31Z
A remarkable stat here from Opta about just how accurate Kobbie Mainoo's passing has been so far ...
96% - Kobbie Mainoo has the best pass accuracy of any midfielder at a European Championship that Opta has on record since 1980 (96%, min. 100 passes), misplacing just five of his 138 passes at EURO 2024. Dependable. pic.twitter.com/wOEo7QlWw1
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) July 9, 2024
2024-07-09T11:39:13Z
England and France both face their moment of truth in the fight over style v substance. As the Evening Standard report.
2024-07-09T11:31:08Z
Ahead of their semi-final tomorrow, let's break down Gareth Southgate's record as England manager as he reaches a century of matches ...
2024-07-09T11:20:14Z
And for more on Lamime Yamal, here's a great piece from the Independent on this teenage sensation.
2024-07-09T11:13:01Z
A stat here to back up just how brilliantly Lamine Yamal has been playing at this tournament ...
Lamine Yamal needs one more assist to equal the record for most provided at a EUROs tournament:
◉ 4 - Ljubinko Drulović (2000)
◉ 4 - Eden Hazard (2016)
◉ 4 - Aaron Ramsey (2016)
And he would make more history if he scored. 👀#EURO2024 #ESPFRA | @bet365 | #Ad pic.twitter.com/Y03exiR2Kd— Squawka (@Squawka) July 9, 2024
2024-07-09T11:04:06Z
Bukayo Saka's strike against Switzerland has been named as the Goal of the Round by UEFA ...
Saka's sensational strike is the goal of the quarter-finals 😮💨👏#EUROGOTT | @AlipayPlus pic.twitter.com/h5N26YvcQh
— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) July 9, 2024
2024-07-09T11:00:54Z
Spain legend Cesc Fabregas has given his thoughts on the current crop of La Roja stars ...
Spain 2008 🤝 Spain 2024?@cesc4official has been reminded of a team that wasn't expected to achieve greatness 🇪🇸#BBCEuros #ESPFRA #Euro2024 pic.twitter.com/Hi0BcVk1mr
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) July 9, 2024
2024-07-09T10:58:55Z
In case you missed the furore around tomorrow's referee for the England v Netherlands clash, here's an overview from the Evening Standard.
2024-07-09T10:52:34Z
Our friends at the Football Faithful have looked back at five of the most memorable clashes between Spain and France.
2024-07-09T10:45:04Z
Some fascinating comments here from Adrian Rabiot after Kylian Mbappé admitted he was missing Paul Pogba's creativity at this tournament ...
2024-07-09T10:38:03Z
Kieran Trippier has been criticised for his performances at this tournament, but does this stat mean he should keep his place in the side tomorrow?
Most chances created from open play for England at EURO 2024:
◎ 7 - Kieran Trippier
◎ 5 - Bukayo Saka
◎ 4 - Declan Rice
◎ 4 - Harry Kane
◎ 4 - Phil Foden#EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/cyPnvZUqp5— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) July 9, 2024
2024-07-09T10:34:34Z
Remember Paul the Octopus from the 2010 World Cup? Well now we have some 'mystic meerkats' who are predicting games at this tournament. And guess who they think will win between England and Netherlands ...
2024-07-09T10:22:49Z
Just under nine hours to go until kick off this evening and the Spain Twitter admin is enjoying the sights, sounds and smells of Munich ...
⛪️ Nos espera una de las catedrales del fútbol continental.
🏟️ En unas horas nos vemos, 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗮.#VamosEspaña | #EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/oAx0poRl1F— Selección Española Masculina de Fútbol (@SEFutbol) July 9, 2024
2024-07-09T10:13:01Z
England though, are looking in fine form in this morning's training session ...
Goal - TONEY
Assist - PICKFORD#threelions pic.twitter.com/dWaLnR7El4— England (@England) July 9, 2024
2024-07-09T10:03:34Z
Looking ahead to tomorrow's semi-final between Netherlands and England, can the Oranje's Liverpool pair do the business against the Three Lions?
2024-07-09T09:56:08Z
Away from EURO 2024 but staying with the international news, former Wales striker and captain, Craig Bellamy, has just been named as their new head coach on a four-year deal. Any excuse to show this again, really ...
Eiconig 🏴#TogetherStronger pic.twitter.com/aIVhhhjkU2
— Wales 🏴 (@Cymru) July 9, 2024
2024-07-09T09:53:16Z
In case you missed it over the weekend, here's the new ball that EURO 2024 will be using for the final three matches ...
😍 The official match ball for the #EURO2024 semi-finals and final. pic.twitter.com/5RBd3ToZ8s
— UEFA (@UEFA) July 9, 2024
2024-07-09T09:40:23Z
Just how do you win the European Championships? Let the Independent tell you here.
2024-07-09T09:30:26Z
These were the starting XIs the last time Spain played France in a tournament. How times have changed ...
Euro 2012 Quarter-Finals
Spain 2-0 France pic.twitter.com/FHp5vq6b2q— My Greatest 11 (@MyGreatest11) July 8, 2024
2024-07-09T09:24:59Z
An interesting stat here, but will that make a difference in tonight's game?
Spain have a better record than France in their all time head-to-head 👀🇪🇸🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/POoxy9CKBb
— OneFootball (@OneFootball) July 8, 2024
2024-07-09T09:18:47Z
There are four big questions emanating from these two intriguing semi-finals. But what are they? Let's find out.
2024-07-09T09:09:04Z
For a proper preview of what to look out for at EURO 2024 today, here's my esteemed colleague Padraig Whelan. Click here.
2024-07-09T09:04:22Z
Alvaro Morata hasn't exactly set the world alight at this tournament so far, but the Spain coach, Luis De La Fuente, and midfielder Rodri, are baffled by the criticism of their striker ...
2024-07-09T09:00:57Z
Hello everyone and welcome to today's live blog ahead of the opening EURO 2024 semi-final. We'll be here all day ahead of kick off at 21.00 CET, brining you all the best bits and build up before what promises to be a game for the ages.
