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Spain romp past Croatia in opener as Yamal makes Euros history

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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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