Nico Williams: Spain Star Scores in Euro 2024 Final, Hits Neymar’s Goal Celebration
- Nico Williams had the sole honour of scoring the opening goal of the 2024 European Championship final at the Olympiastadion, Berlin
- The 22-year-old linked up with FC Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal to break the games' deadlock at the start of the second half
- The Spanish attacker of Ghanaian descent opted to pay tribute to Brazilian superstar, Neymar Junior, with his choice of goal celebration
Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams broke the deadlock in the final of the 2024 UEFA European Championship against England on Sunday, July 14.
The speedy forward, a standout performer at the Euros, connected with a pass from teenager Lamine Yamal to score early in the second half.
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Williams' goal, his second of the tournament, came just a minute and 11 seconds after recess, per beIN Sports.
His left-footed strike put Luis de la Fuente's team ahead in the grand finale in Berlin.
The 22-year-old, who has attracted transfer interest from several top European clubs, including FC Barcelona, drew inspiration from one of the Catalan club's greats.
Nico Williams 'copies' Neymar after goal vs England
After scoring the opening goal for La Roja, Nico celebrated exuberantly, surrounded by his teammates in a moment of pure joy.
Emulating Neymar Junior, he placed his hands on his head and stuck out his tongue in a playful celebration.
What happened after Nico Williams' goal?
Chelsea star Cole Palmer climbed off the bench to level the score for England after Williams' opener.
But it proved inconsequential in the grand scheme of events as another substitute, Mikel Oyarzabal, this time for Spain, scored the match-winning goal in the 86th minute.
The 2-1 win means La Roja become the most decorated side in the history of the European Championship with their fourth title overall, the Score reports.
Rodri pinpoints England's 'danger' man
In an earlier publication, Briefly News reported that with just one win away from clinching the Henri Delaunay trophy, Rodri is wary of one English player who could hinder their chances.
Rodri specifically highlighted Phil Foden, his club teammate at Man City, as a potential headache.
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