At the age of 36 years and 327 days, Julian beat Catanetz’s achievement
German Julian Nagelsmann broke Slovenian record Srečko Katanecabecoming the youngest coach in history European Championships.
Today, June 14, in the opening match of Euro 2024, the young specialist leads the German national team against Scotland at the age of 36 years and 327 days. Thus, Julian improved by six days the achievement of Katanets, which he set at the 2000 European Championship.
The top 5 youngest coaches at the Euro include another coach from 2000 – Frank Rijkaard). Third place on this list is occupied by Michel Platini (1992), and fifth place by Mircea Lucescu, who made his debut with the Romanian national team at the 1984 European Championship at 38 years and 321 days.
In the match between Germany and Scotland, the championship hosts lead 3:0 after the first half, having one player more. Florian Wirtz scored his Euro 2024 debut goal, Jamal Musiala soon followed suit, and Kai Havertz converted a penalty before the break.
In Group A, in addition to the German and British teams, Hungary and Switzerland also participate – they will play their match tomorrow, June 15 (start at 16:00 Kyiv time).
The Ukrainian national team, we remind you, was in Group E. At the group stage, the blue-yellows will play with the teams of Romania (June 17), Slovakia (June 21) and Belgium (June 26). The matches will take place in Munich, Dusseldorf and Stuttgart, respectively.
Source: Sportarena
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