The biggest night of European football has dawned in the Olympiastadion, as England is playing Spain in the UEFA Euro final. Spain is looking for a record fourth Euro title. While the Three Lions want to end a 58-year trophy drought. Unsurprisingly, the heavyweight clash has drawn iconic individuals including British royalty, Prince Williams. Meanwhile, fellow Euro legends from both teams have also gathered in the Olympiastadion stands. Let’s see who they are.
As expected, the headline clash is tightly progressing without any goals. But surely, the star-studded gallery in Berlin is witnessing quite the spectacle.
Prince Williams and other big names at the UEFA Euro final
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British royalties diplomats and superstars who fill the Olympiastadion stands
Was there ever any doubt regarding Prince Williams’ arrival at the UEFA Euro venue? Besides being the Prince of Wales, he is also the president of the English FA. He was seen meeting and greeting the recently elected British Prime Minister and leader of the Labor Party Sir Keir Stamer. Besides, Debbie Hewitt, chairwoman of the English FA also accompanied Prince George of Wales.
Other than British royalty, England’s superstar singer Harry Styles made it to the Olympiastadion to cheer on Harry Kane and Co.
Prince William, Prince of Wales and President of The FA, and Prince George greet Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Labour Party, Sir Keir Starmer, prior to the UEFA EURO 2024 final match between Spain and England at Olympiastadion on July 14, 2024 in Berlin,… pic.twitter.com/ocMVw1qF3P
— jen M8 (@JenCarsonTaylor) July 14, 2024
Soccer legends at the UEFA Euro finale
Wales and Real Madrid legend Gareth Bale is one among the many soccer greats who rushed to witness the European gala in Berlin. Bale was seen sharing the same VIP lounge as the Prince of Wales and other British diplomats in Berlin.
Meanwhile, a bunch of veterans from the Spanish side made sure they supported their home country in the iconic clash in Berlin. Former Barcelona stars David Villa, Xavi, and Iniesta were seen at the VIP lounge in the Olympiastadion. The legendary trio was a part of Spain’s world-class team that won the 2008 Euro, the 2010 World Cup, and the 2012 Euro again. David Villa, notably won the Golden Boot in the 2010 World Cup and Iniesta scored Spain’s world title-winning goal.
Xavi, David Villa, and Andrés Iniesta in attendance for the Euro 2024 Final 🇪🇸🏆#Euro2024 pic.twitter.com/BgJHQQ679p
— Pubity Sport (@pubitysport) July 14, 2024
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English legends don the analyst’s hat at the Olympiastadion
Former England superstars, Rio Ferdinand, Gary Lineker, and Micah Richards are covering the England-Spain final live, as BBC’s soccer analysts. Irish legend and coach Robbie Keane has accompanied this entourage. Spain and Manchester United legend Juan Mata is also in the same panel as Ferdinand and others in the game.
Last year’s European champion Chiellini and German legend Michael Ballack are in Berlin
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Three years back, on the same stage, Giorgio Chiellini led Italy to an iconic UEFA Euro triumph, beating England. Tonight, he arrived in Berlin to present the European trophy, passing it on to the next winners. Meanwhile, Michael Ballack, who took Germany to the 2008 Euro final, joined the soccer stars turned BBC analysts for the final coverage.
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