Munich ∙ This is how it should be when setting a record! Spain’s Lamine Yamal became the youngest goal scorer in the Euro Cup yesterday with a stunning goal. In the 21st minute, 16-year-old Yamal hit the target with a shot from just outside the penalty area. France goalkeeper Mike Menian was left helpless as the deflected ball hit the goal post and went in.

Yamal surpassed Switzerland’s Jonathan von Laathen, who scored at the age of 18 years and 141 days at Euro 2004. Yamal’s achievement was achieved at the age of 16 years and 362 days. Yamal also held the record of becoming the youngest player to play in the Euros when he started against Croatia in the first match.

Yamal, the star of the Barcelona club in the Spanish league football, played a crucial role in Spain’s progress in the Euro this time. Yamal, who plays as a right winger, has scored one goal and three assists so far.