Shocking moment photographer injures Spain star just moments after reaching Euro 2024 final with victory over France

A member of Spain's team security appears to have accidentally injured Alvaro Morata during the celebrations of Spain reaching the final of the Euros.

It comes after a pitch invader ran to try and join in with the Spanish team's celebrations after they beat France 2-1 in the semi-final.

A photographer appears to have accidentally slide tackle Alvaro Morata (right)
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A photographer appears to have accidentally slide tackle Alvaro Morata (right)Credit: BBC
Morata's leg appeared to jar
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Morata's leg appeared to jarCredit: BBC
Morata was sent tumbling to the ground
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Morata was sent tumbling to the groundCredit: BBC
Morata reacted angrily, not knowing the member of staff was stopping a pitch invader
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Morata reacted angrily, not knowing the member of staff was stopping a pitch invaderCredit: BBC
Morata was seen hobbling after
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Morata was seen hobbling afterCredit: BBC

The team security moved to try and stop the pitch invader, but then slipped, launching him into what looked like a slide tackle.

The contact looked nasty, with Morata's leg appearing to get stuck in the turf.

Morata appeared to be in considerable pain, and was seen hobbling about the pitch while his team-mates celebrated.

There will now be concerns that the Spain captain will miss the final on Sunday.

He captained his side to a 2-1 victory over France tonight, which saw Lamine Yamal make history.

His wonder strike, from 25 yards drew Spain level after France took the lead.

And it also made him the youngest goal scorer in Euros history, at the age of 16 years and 362 days.

The strike means he has gone above previous holder Johan Vonlanthen, who was 18 years and 141 days old when he netted for Switzerland at Euro 2004.

Morata had been named captain of his side before the tournament by Spain coach Luis De La Fuente.

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