'How tough was that?!' — Spain & Man City Rodri hails La Roja for triumphing over some of the world's best en route to Euro 2024 glory at England's expense
Rodri expressed how difficult Spain's run to Euro 2024 glory was after helping his nation beat England in the final.
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- Rodri helps Spain win Euro 2024
- Overcame top nations on route
- Named Player of the Tournament
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ToggleWHAT HAPPENED?
Spain won their fourth European Championship title following their 2-1 victory against England in Berlin. Rodri was substituted at half-time and watched nervously from the bench as his side went on to overcome the Three Lions. The Manchester City man was instrumental in helping La Roja overcome some of the continent's other top teams, including Italy, Croatia, Germany and France.
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WHAT RODRI SAID
Speaking to ITV Sport, Rodri said: "It’s unbelievable. This is a dream. The best national team in the Euros is crazy. But this talks about how humble we have been to keep working, never lose faith. And this tournament… Come on. We beat four (past) World Cup champions. I mean, how tough was that?!
"I know Cole Palmer is a huge star and going to be the top player in the next year. He put it in the corner and in that moment, we suffered. But this tournament, we saw something different — that we could overcome this situation. We’re so happy about what happened. We made history but this doesn’t stop here."
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Spain's victory could be a monumental moment for the entire nation. Rodri and Co came into the tournament with no expectations, but proved they are the best team in Europe. Under Luis de la Fuente, they have the scope to continue improving and easily challenge to win the 2026 World Cup.
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WHAT NEXT FOR RODRI AND SPAIN?
Rodri and Spain will return to their homeland to continue the celebrations from Berlin. There will likely be a parade through the cities before players jet off for a shorter-than-usual holiday. The Euro 2024 Player of the Tournament will then rejoin Manchester City on their pre-season tour as they head to the US in preparation for the new Premier League season.
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