Spain’s Sergio Camello celebrates after scoring his side’s fifth goal during the men’s soccer gold medal match between France and Spain at the Parc des Princes during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
It’s been a golden summer for Spanish soccer.
Less than a month after winning the European Championship, Spain followed up with a thrilling 5-3 extra-time victory in the Olympic men’s final against France on Friday.
Sergio Camello’s two goals eventually settled an epic match in Spain’s favor after France fought back from 3-1 down to force extra time at Parc des Princes.
“We are the happiest children in the world,” said Camello, who had come on as an 83rd-minute substitute and likely made himself a national icon.
Spain’s coach Santi Denia said his players deserved to cry “tears of joy” after “such a long-suffering match.”
Long-suffering for the players, maybe. But for anyone watching, it will live in the memory as a classic.
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