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Has population decline affected European football powerhouses?

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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.

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