We deserved gold: Spain’s Lopez

Fermin Lopez. Pic/AP, PTI

Spain star Fermin Lopez described his summer as "unbeatable" after he starred on their run to Olympic football gold having also played a part in their triumph at Euro 2024.

"We have had a great tournament. We deserved this and I am really proud of the team," said the 21-year-old Barcelona midfielder after scoring twice in a classic Olympic final on Friday, in which Spain beat France 5-3 following extra time at the Parc des Princes. "The truth is that this summer has been unbeatable. I am so proud and really happy with everything I have experienced."

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Lopez was included in Spain's squad for the European Championship after an outstanding breakthrough season with his club. He made one appearance for Luis de la Fuente's team at the Euros, in which Spain beat England 2-1 in the final in Berlin.

Lopez then joined up with Santi Denia's Olympic squad, in which he was the outstanding performer with six goals.

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