Spain clinched the gold medal in men’s football at the Paris Olympics after a dramatic final against France. Despite a nail-biting finish, Spain emerged victorious, adding the Olympic title to their earlier Euros triumph.
The match was a rollercoaster, with France taking an early lead due to a goalkeeping mishap. However, Spain quickly turned the game around, scoring three goals in a swift ten-minute burst. France mounted a fierce comeback in the final minutes of regulation, including a controversial VAR-awarded penalty that leveled the score. The contest was ultimately decided in extra time, where Spain sealed the win and completed a remarkable double.
Chelsea-bound striker Samu Omorodion, who was part of Spain’s squad, did not feature in the final, likely due to his impending transfer to Chelsea. Omorodion made his mark earlier in the tournament by starting one match and scoring a goal. He will join Chelsea soon and compare medals with fellow Blues player Marc Cucurella. Barcelona’s Fermín López led Spain’s goal-scoring with six goals throughout the tournament.
In related news, the USWNT, managed by Emma Hayes, is set to compete for gold against Brazil tomorrow in what promises to be an exciting conclusion to the women’s football tournament.
