Spain Celebrates European Championship Victory Amid Controversy
Controversial Celebrations in Madrid
Spain's national football team is in high spirits after clinching the 2024 European Championship title with a 2-1 victory over England in Berlin. This win makes Spain the record holders for the most European Championship titles. The team, under the leadership of coach Luis de la Fuente, won all seven of their matches, with only the quarter-final against Germany extending into extra time.
The celebrations in Madrid were both jubilant and contentious. Thousands of fans gathered at Plaza de Cibeles to greet the team, with captain Álvaro Morata leading the festivities. However, the celebrations took a controversial turn when Morata mocked German player Jamal Musiala, and midfielder Rodri sang a nationalist song about Gibraltar, a British overseas territory.
Social Media Reactions and Memes
The Euro Cup final also sparked a flurry of activity on social media, particularly on X, where users shared memes and commentary. Spain's second goal in the 86th minute drew comparisons to Diego Maradona's historic World Cup performance against England. The youth and talent of Spanish players Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal were also highlighted, with some users likening their dynamic partnership to characters from Dragon Ball Z.
England's equalizer by Palmer briefly raised hopes for the team, but Spain quickly regained the lead. The match also saw a wave of memes targeting England's star striker Harry Kane, who has yet to win a major trophy in his career, despite his move to Bayern Munich in 2023.
