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00:002024 is wrapping up and here at BeInSports we're celebrating a year that will go down in history
00:06as one of the greatest in sports. And of course we kick things off with football.
00:11Spain claimed victory against England in the final and won the Euros.
00:23Just hours later Argentina became back-to-back South American champions edging out Colombia
00:291-0 in extra time. Unfortunately the match was marked by chaos as fans invaded the Dolphin
00:36Stadium sneaking in through the AC ducts which caused a lot of delays and confusion.
00:45In England the year ended just as it started with Manchester City's absolute dominance.
00:50They secured their fourth consecutive Premier League title. By the way
00:54is anyone still doubting that the English league is the best in the world?
01:00Manchester City, history makers!
01:06To wrap up this football section we're back to talking about Spain.
01:11Their young talent shined in Paris winning the gold medal at the Olympic Games.
01:16A historic double for Spain proving the doubters of a supposed crisis wrong.
01:22From football to tennis we move on to the king of play
01:26Rafael Nadal who retired at the age of 38.
01:35Nadal announced the end of his career after finishing his participation in the Davis Cup.
01:41The Spanish legend concluded his career as the second most decorated player in tennis history
01:47with two Olympic golds and 103 ATP titles including 22 Grand Slams.
01:54There's no doubt paddle is trending right now with an incredible growth over the past year.
02:04Meanwhile Carlos Alcaraz showed why Spain still remains a powerhouse in racket sports.
02:10The young Spanish player already has 17 titles to his name. In 2024 he claimed his first
02:18title and defeated Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon. He also won the China Open on October 2nd.
02:25Alcaraz is no longer just the future of tennis he is very much the present.
02:31And speaking of tennis we can't forget the Olympic Games.
02:34Veteran Novak Djokovic finally won his first Olympic gold after 16 years trying
02:40defeating Spain's rising star Carlos Alcaraz.
02:44With 24 Grand Slam titles and a bronze medal from Beijing 2008
02:49Djokovic called his gold medal his career's crowning achievement.
02:53On the swimming front French sensation Leo Marchand became a local hero in Paris 2024.
03:15The 22-year-old won four gold medals and one bronze dominating events like the 400
03:21meters medley and the 200 meters disciplines. His performance were legendary.
03:29And finally Simone Biles conquered her place in history in Paris 2024.
03:35The 27-year-old gymnast won three gold medals and one silver bringing her Olympic medal tally to 11.
03:43Seven gold, two silver and two bronze making her the most decorated gymnast of all time.
03:50And of course we have to mention Yusuf Dikesh.
03:53A Turkish athlete who was a soldier and won his first medal in Paris.
03:58Yusuf went viral for his peculiar way of participating without protective glasses
04:03or helmet and with one hand always in his pocket. Something very unusual in this discipline.
04:09And Formula One continues to deliver drama and excitement.
04:14After 12 years and six world titles with Mercedes,
04:17Lewis Hamilton is closing that chapter and starting a new one with Ferrari.
04:22At 39 Hamilton, who shares the record for most titles with Michael Schumacher,
04:27will chase his eighth championship with the Italian team.
04:31Who is now leaving Carlos Sainz out after four seasons alongside Charles Leclerc.
04:36Meanwhile, the Colapinto craze has taken over Formula One.
04:41Argentine driver Franco Colapinto, just 21 years old, has captured the motorsports world's attention.
04:48His charisma and talent have made him a star both on and off the track,
04:52becoming the first Argentine in Formula One to win a gold medal.
04:56And of course, we have to mention the Italian driver.
04:59His charisma and talent have made him a star both on and off the track,
05:04becoming the first Argentine in 42 years to join the Formula One grid.
05:09Charles Leclerc might not be the only one stealing parts in the circuit anymore.
05:22To top off the Formula One drama, fan favorite Checo Pérez made a shocking exit from the sport.
05:28Despite having a contract with Red Bull until 2026, the Mexican driver unexpectedly parted
05:35ways with the team and is now without a seat for the 2025 season.
05:40Leaving this way, fans speculating about his potential return in 2026.
05:46Mike Tyson's return to the ring was one of the year's most talked about moments.
05:51The former heavyweight champion stepped back into the spotlight for the first time since 2005,
05:57facing YouTuber Jake Paul. The fight became one of the most watched events in streaming history,
06:03drawing over 60 million viewers. However, the match was a stark reminder that time spares no one.
06:14And that's a wrap on the highlights of 2024. Don't forget, you can catch up with all the
06:19major sports events of 2025 right here on Being Sports.