×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Read Offline Anywhere
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Has population decline affected European football powerhouses?

Spain's Lamine Yamal and France defender Jules Kounde of France in action during their UEFA EURO 2024 semi-final at the Munich Football Arena on July 9, 2024, in Munich, Germany. [AFP]

The Euros have just ended. Spain deservedly lifted their fourth European title after beating England 2-1 on Sunday, July 15, completing a tournament they dominated from start to finish.

Two youngsters, Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, are rooted deep in La Roja's celebrations. Both players, aged 17 and 22 respectively, celebrated their birthdays just days before the final, bringing a much-needed youthful energy to Luis de la Fuente's side.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in
Volleyball and Handball
KPA drown AP-Kenya as Eldowas stun Trailblazers
By Ben Ahenda 2 hrs ago
Sports
Gem Forest make positive start at Maria Bencivenga Memorial Cup
By Ben Ahenda 4 hrs ago
Rugby
Menengai Oilers bag Nakuru derby bragging rights once again
Football
AFC Leopards fight back to return to SPL summit