Spain release emotional Euro 2024 squad announcement video

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The Spanish FA broke the mould with a touching announcement on social media.

The Spain Euro 2024 squad lines up for a team photo prior to kick off after the international friendly match between Spain and Andorra at Nuevo Vivero on June 05, 2024 in Badajoz, Spain.
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Euro 2024 is now just days away as nations continue to finalise their 26-man squads for the tournament.

New Spain boss Luis de la Fuente recently announced his selections looking to match the  dominance of their Euro 2008 and 2012 victories as they look to balance a new era of players and tactical outlook.

Boasting world class talent such as Manchester City's Rodri and Barcelona duo Pedri and Gavi, one would be foolish to overlook the Spaniards this summer despite their current period of transition.

Rodrigo Hernandez Cascante of Spain in action during the friendly match between Spain and Brazil at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain on March 26, 2024. The friendly match organized due to Real Madrid star football player Vinicius Junior, has been targeted with racist attacks by the fans. (Photo by Burak Akbulut/Anadolu via Getty Images)

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Spain's impressive Euro 2024 squad announcement video

Squad announcements offer a fantastic chance for nations to get creative and build excitement for their chances at the upcoming tournament.

England in particular often focus on English culture, whether it be the working class foundation of the country, or famous icons that fly the English flag worldwide.

Meanwhile, the French side often add their own typical class and style with elegant announcement imagery.

France Euro 2024 squad Team France poses for a photo before the international friendly match between France and Germany at Groupama Stadium on March 23, 2024 in Lyon, France.(Photo by Catherine Steenkeste/Getty Images)

France head to Germany this summer as outright favourites to lift the trophy. (Image credit: Getty Images)

However, the Spanish announcement this summer offered a touching tribute to each individual player.

The video, posted to social media on Friday, is narrated by tennis legend Rafael Nadal and allows a family member of each player to announce their inclusion.

‘Our grandson Unai Simon’, ‘Our dad Jesus Navas’ and ‘My son Rodri Hernández’ are just a few examples certain to pull on the heart strings.

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James Ridge

James Ridge is a freelance journalist based in the UK. He recently spent time with The United Stand as an online news editor and has covered the beautiful game from England’s eighth tier all the way to the Premier League.