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Euro 2024: Spain's Nico Williams Scores in Final, Hits Neymar’s Goal Celebration
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Euro 2024: Spain's Nico Williams Scores in Final, Hits Neymar’s Goal Celebration

by  Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe 2 min read
  • Nico Williams had the honour of scoring the opening goal of the 2024 European Championship final at the Olympiastadion, Berlin
  • The 22-year-old linked up with FC Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal to break the games' deadlock at the start of the second half
  • The Spanish attacker of Ghanaian descent opted to pay tribute to Brazilian superstar, Neymar Junior, with his goal celebration

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Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams broke the deadlock in the final of the 2024 UEFA European Championship against England on Sunday, July 14.

The speedy forward, a standout performer at the Euros, connected with a pass from teenager Lamine Yamal to score early in the second half.

Nico Williams pulls out Neymar Junior's trademark goal celebration after scoring against England on Sunday, July 14.
Nico Williams 'copied' Neymar Junior's trademark celebration after scoring in the final of the 2024 Euros against England. Photos by Richard Pelham and Pedro Vilela.
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Williams' goal, his second of the tournament, came just a minute and 11 seconds after recess, per beIN Sports.

His left-footed strike put Luis de la Fuente's team ahead in the grand finale in Berlin.

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The 22-year-old, who has attracted transfer interest from several top European clubs, including FC Barcelona, drew inspiration from one of the Catalan club's greats.

Nico Williams 'copies' Neymar after goal vs England

After scoring the opening goal for La Roja, Nico celebrated exuberantly, surrounded by his teammates in a moment of pure joy.

Emulating Brazilian star Neymar Junior, he placed his hands on his head and stuck out his tongue in a playful celebration.

What happened after Nico Williams' goal?

Chelsea star Cole Palmer climbed off the bench to level the score for England after Williams' opener.

This proved inconsequential in the grand scheme of events as another substitute, Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal, scored the match-winning goal in the 86th minute.

The 2-1 win means La Roja become the most decorated side in the history of the European Championship with their fourth title overall, the Score reports.

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Nico Williams wins MVP award in Copa final

In an earlier publication, YEN.com.gh reported that Nico Williams won the MVP award for Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey final back in April.

The club ended their 40-year trophy drought by beating Mallorca 4-2 on penalties, with the star of Ghanaian descent being the standout performer.

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Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe (Sports Editor) Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe is a sports journalist with over five years of experience in digital journalism. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Integrated Rural Arts and Industry (2016). Godwin's career includes roles as a Presenter at VNTV, Sports Analyst at Obonu FM, and Football Writer for a myriad of sports websites. He joined Yen.com.gh in 2024 to cover sports. Email: godwin.tagoe@yen.com.gh.

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