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Spain romp past Croatia in opener as Yamal makes Euros history

Spain's defender Dani Carvajal (R) fights for the ball with Croatia's forward Ivan Perisic during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group B football match. [AFP]

Spain made a dream start to Euro 2024 as Alvaro Morata scored in a statement 3-0 victory over Croatia in Berlin on Saturday, with Lamine Yamal becoming the youngest player in the competition's history.

The three-time European champions have often been accused of being toothless in attack during recent major tournaments, but produced an eye-catching display at the Olympiastadion to cut apart a disappointing Croatia.

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