Paris, Aug 10: Spain continued their impressive run in international football with a thrilling 5-3 victory over France, securing the men’s gold at Paris Olympic 2024. The Spaniards claimed their first Olympic title since 1992, overcoming a determined French comeback in a match that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
The hosts, managed by Thierry Henry, struck first, igniting the Parisian crowd with an early goal. However, Spain swiftly turned the tables, netting three goals before half-time to take a commanding 3-1 lead. The Spaniards appeared to be in control, but the French side, determined not to disappoint on home soil, staged an impressive comeback in the second half.
France battled back, equalising at 3-3 and forcing the match into extra time. With the momentum seemingly in favour of the French, Spain’s substitute, Sergio Camello, emerged as the hero of the night. The Rayo Vallecano forward scored twice in the extra period, sending the Spanish players and fans into wild celebrations.
Camello’s decisive strikes sealed Spain’s triumph, bringing an end to a memorable tournament and securing the gold medal for the Spaniards in a hard-fought contest against the hosts.
