‘Genius’ Yamal, 16, sets Euro record in Spain win

MUNICH — Spain coach Luis de la Fuente lauded the “genius” of

after he became the youngest player to score at a men’s European Championship on Tuesday when he netted in Spain’s 2-1 semifinal win against 2018 World Cup winners France.

Yamal, 16, cancelled out Randal Kolo Muani‘s opening goal with a stunning 21st-minute strike from 25 metres that was clocked at 102 km/h (60 mph) on its way past France goalkeeper Mike Maignan.