By Rachel Mealey: Finally today to soccer, where Spain has defeated England 2-1 in the men’s European Championship final in Berlin. The win is Spain’s fourth Euros title and cements its position as the most dominant team in Europe. Luke Radford has the details.
Luke Radford: A brilliant shot from Spain’s Nico Williams sent the crowd at the Euros final into a frenzy. But in the 73rd minute, England’s substitute Cole Palmer stepped up to keep England’s hopes alive. After four straight knockout games, English fans had a good reason to believe the team could bring home the first international win since 1966. But Spain was too good and at the 86th minute, Mikel Oyarzabal secured the win.
Announcer: Spain champions of Europe yet again. And the best team won it.
Luke Radford: The loss makes England the first team to lose back-to-back Euros finals. But some fans remained upbeat despite the loss.
Fans: Next time, two years, we will be there in the final winning. By God’s grace. It’s been a good run. I’ve enjoyed it. It’s actually a better tournament than I thought it would have been and England actually have got further than I thought. Because personally I thought Germany were very strong. Italy, they’re always there where they’re about, etc, etc. So I hate losing but I’m still proud to be English. That’s the main thing.
Luke Radford: Watching on from a Melbourne pub, these Spanish fans couldn’t contain their excitement.
Fans: Tennis, Alcaraz in Wimbledon in England, the soccer is Spain in Germany. The Olympics. Oh my God, no, they’re going to score but they didn’t. I thought it was going to end up in penalties.
Rachel Mealey: Young Spanish fans in Melbourne, ending that report by Luke Radford.
