Golden Boot Change: UEFA’s Last-Minute Rule Change Could Play Right into Harry Kane’s Hands
Just days ahead of the Euro 2024 final between England and Spain, UEFA has announced a surprising rule change that could significantly impact the tournament’s top scorer award. As of now, the Golden Boot will be shared among all players who finish level with the most goals, not just the player with the most assists. And boy, does this favor the Three Lions’ talisman Harry Kane!
Kane, the 30-year-old striker, has been on a hot streak at this summer’s European Championship, netting three times so far. His goal against the Netherlands on Wednesday secured England’s place in the final and catapulted him into a tie for top scorer with Spain’s Dani Olmo. The Spurs star is no stranger to the big stage, having scored more knockout stage goals in major tournaments than any other European player.
With the Golden Boot no longer dependent on assists, Kane’s chances of winning the award have just skyrocketed. His three goals in the tournament are tied with Olmo, Gakpo, Musiala, Schranz, and Mikautadze for the most. If the two strikers finish level on goals, the Golden Boot will be theirs to share. What’s more, Kane has already surpassed some legendary players, including Gerd Muller, Miroslav Klose, Kylian Mbappe, and Antoine Griezmann, who all have eight knockout stage goals in major tournaments.
So, what does this mean for the Euro 2024 final? It means Kane and Olmo will be going head-to-head for the top scorer award, and we can’t wait to see how it all unfolds. Kane himself remains humble about his chances, saying, "I’d like to have scored more goals. But the tournament has been a low-scoring one for different reasons." We’ll be keeping a close eye on the match and providing live updates on all our social media platforms.
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