Spain players celebrate with coach Santiago Denia after winning their first Olympic football gold medal since 1992.
Spain coach Santiago Denia said he was proud of making history. After his side beat hosts France 5-3 in extra time to win the 2024 Olympic football gold medal. Their first feat since 1992, Diario AS reported on Friday.
‘Something very great, something historic that we haven’t achieved for a long time. It’s very important for the federation (Spanish football) and especially for them, the footballers. We are very happy for them, they believed, they fought and this family achieved it. The Olympic gold medal is very important,’ Denia said. UFABET
Asked if the coaching staff will also receive medals. Denia replied: ‘The coaching staff don’t have medals. It’s for the players. That’s it. Maybe they’ll give us a replica medal.’
Denia also spoke about Samuel Omorodian, who did not take part in the final. Saying: ‘He had health problems. I can’t say more, but Cameyo came in and it was very important.’
Paris: Substitute Sergio Camello struck twice in extra time to settle a remarkable Olympic men’s football final on Friday as Spain beat France 5-3 to take gold after Thierry Henry’s hosts had earlier staged a dramatic comeback