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Barcelona sporting director Deco has thrown his full support behind rising star Lamine Yamal, calling the club the perfect home for the teenage talent. Speaking confidently about Yamal’s future, Deco praised the youngster’s deep ties to the club and the opportunity ahead for him and his peers to create a legacy. “A player has to […]
David Villa believes Lamine Yamal has done more than enough to be in the conversation for the Ballon d’Or. The Spanish football legend, speaking in a recent interview, shared his admiration for the 17-year-old Barcelona winger. “He has earned the right to be considered for the Ballon d’Or. There’s still a lot of the season […]
Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni has opened up on the UEFA Champions League semi-final tie against FC Barcelona. Looking back at the game, Bastoni said Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal gave him the toughest test compared to all defenders he has faced this season. “We knew it wouldn’t be easy, but together we showed what Inter are […]
Marco Van Basten has called for a change in how Barcelona uses rising star Lamine Yamal, suggesting the teenager should be given a more central attacking role to maximize his influence. Barcelona’s Champions League run came to a halt against Inter, ending Yamal’s hopes of lifting the trophy as a minor. Still, the 2007-born winger […]
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Gary Lineker has named Mohamed Salah, Lamine Yamal, and Ousmane Dembélé as leading contenders for the 2023 Ballon d’Or, while stressing that the final stages of the season will be decisive in determining the winner of football’s most prestigious individual honour. Speaking on his popular podcast The Rest Is Football, the former England striker and […]
Wayne Rooney believes the future of football has already arrived, and it wears a Barcelona shirt. Speaking on Amazon Prime, the Manchester United legend praised 17-year-old Lamine Yamal, calling him a worthy successor to the sport’s biggest icons. “He’s fantastic,” Rooney said. “There were players like Messi, Ronaldinho, Figo, Rivaldo, and so on. And Yamal […]
The representative of Lamine Yamal Jorge Mendes has agreed to the contract offer presented by Barcelona for the teenager. According to sources, the new improved deal will be signed when Yamal turns 18 years old on July 13. The Spain forward of Moroccan descent’s current deal runs until 2026, with an automatic extension until 2028. […]
Alessandro Nesta believes Lamine Yamal is unlike any young player he’s seen in recent years, calling the Barcelona teen “almost inhuman” after his stellar summer with Spain. The Monza coach, known for his calm presence on and off the pitch, couldn’t hide his admiration as he spoke before his team’s Serie A match with Atalanta. […]
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Arsenal forward, Bukayo Saka, waxed lyrical about Barcelona star, Lamine Yamal, for his ‘unreal’ performances in the ongoing season. The 17-year-old Spanish international has dominated the media headlines for the positive reason due to his unreal performances. Yamal, who has Moroccan and Equatorial Guinea heritage, helped Barcelona to come from behind to secure a 3-3 […]
Graeme Souness believes a new football icon is on the rise, and his name is Lamine Yamal. In his Sports Mail column, the former Liverpool captain praised the 17-year-old Barcelona star, calling him a rare gem with the tools to become one of the best players in football history. “There is no doubt that we […]
