Spain’s Euro 2016 coronation ball soldEuro 2024“, which was hosted by Germany from June 14 to July 14, according to Spanish press sources.
La Roja was crowned champion of the Euro for the fourth time in its history, after its exciting victory over England, with two goals to one, in the final match that was held between them at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin.
Spain’s coronation came after Nick Williams’ goal early in the second half before substitute Cole Palmer equalised for the Three Lions, but the “super substitute” Mikel Oyarzabal He succeeded in breaking the tie with a valuable goal 4 minutes before the end of regular time, crowning his country with the precious title for the fourth time in its history in the years 1986, 2008, 2012 and 2024, to hold the record for the most winners of the tournament.
After Spain’s coronation.. Oyarzabal’s ball supports children
After making history by scoring the goal that allowed his country to lift the Euro title, Mikel Oyarzabal, the star of Athletic Bilbao, returned to the forefront after Spain’s coronation, after the ball he shot into the goal of the English goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in the dying moments, was put up for auction to be sold for a price of 31,500 thousand euros, according to the newspaper “Mundo Deportivo” Spanish.
The source said that the ball, which is part of the “Fussballiebe Finale” collection produced by the German sportswear and equipment company Adidas, was part of a number of other items that were displayed at the Catawiki auction.
The proceeds from this ball will go to the UEFA Foundation for Children programme, a foundation established in 2015, whose primary aim is to help children and defend their rights through sport and football, and to provide support in the areas of health, education, personal development, minority integration and employment.
Since the creation of this pioneering foundation, €51 million has been invested in 500 projects in 135 countries, benefiting more than 2.6 million children in Europe.
In another context regarding Spain’s coronation, it is worth noting that history will remember that “Matador” succeeded at the club and national team levels in achieving a legendary number that is difficult to match. History says that since 2000, no Spanish national team or club has lost in any continental or international final match, except for direct confrontations between the Spaniards themselves, as happened, for example, in the 2000 Champions League final between Real Madrid and Valencia or 2014 and 2016 between Real and Atletico Madrid, or even the 2007 UEFA Cup final between Sevilla and Espanyol and the 2012 final of the same tournament between Atletico Madrid and Athletic Bilbao.
