Lamine Yamal scored a record-breaking screamer to equalise for Spain in their Euro 2024 semi-final against France on Tuesday.

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• Lamal nets beautiful equaliser
• Youngest scorer in Euro history
• Barca star shining at just 16

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  After France took the lead just nine minutes into the semi-final clash, Yamal pulled his side level 12 minutes later with a fine effort. At just 16 years of age, he is now the youngest scorer in European Championship, having broken the record set by Johan Vonlanthen when he struck for Switzerland in Euro 2004 at the age of 18. He is also the youngest-ever World Cup scorer, taking that honour from Brazilian legend Pele.

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  The Barcelona youngster's strike was a turning point for La Roja in the tie as just four minutes after his effort hit the net, Spain were 2-1 ahead when Dani Olmo's ferocious strike from inside the box hit off France defender Jules Kounde and went in.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  France will look to regain control of the semi-final clash in Munich and stay in the contest. With the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Randal Kolo Muani and Ousmane Dembele in the starting XI, they certainly have the firepower to cause Spain some trouble, but Luis de la Fuente's side have been excellent throughout the competition.

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