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The Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Spain 5 France 4: Lamine Yamal stakes Ballon d'Or claim to set up Ronaldo clash as Spaniards see off epic late fightback
LAMINE YAMAL won the Battle of the Ballon d'Or as Spain sneaked into the Nations League final after a nine-goal thriller against France. All eyes in Stuttgart were on the mouthwatering duel between La Roja sensation Yamal, 17, and Les Bleus star Ousmane Dembele, 28. 4 4 4 Both are in with a shout of winning the Ballon d'Or in three months' time with 51 club goals in all competitions between them for Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain this term. Yet it was the Barca teenage superstar who grabbed the headlines with a stunning second-half double – now with 48 goal contributions in 57 games for club and country this campaign – alongside impressive strikes from Nico Williams, Mikel Merino and Pedri. Kylian Mbappe netted a 59th-minute spot-kick and a late comeback looked on the cards thanks to debutant Rayan Cherki's 79th-minute attempt, an 84th-minute Daniel Vivian own goal and Randal Kolo Muani 's injury-time header. But Spain held on, facing Portugal in Munich on Sunday – their third Nations League final on the spin - and sets up a clash between Yamal and Cristiano Ronaldo for the first time. It also extends their unbeaten competitive run to 24 games, last losing in March 2023 – their longest streak for 15 years, back when they were world champions. Reigning European champions France meanwhile, were woeful, despite a fine attacking quartet of PSG Champions League-winning pair Dembele and Desire Doue alongside Real Madrid's Mbappe and Bayern Munich's Michael Olise. Both Yamal and Dembele were lively early on before Williams stung the roof of the net in the 22nd minute from a cute pass by Mikel Oyarzabal. Three minutes later, Oyarzabal was at the heart of things again as a one-two put Arsenal's Merino through and he slotted past Chelsea target Mike Maignan. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK It could have been 3-0 before the break but for Dean Huijsen's volley being ruled out for offside. Yamal added the third in the 54th minute, hauled down by Adrien Rabiot in the box. I sold Lamine Yamal trading card for life changing amount - my wife doesn't think it's a silly hobby now Another Barca starlet Pedri, 22, made it four less than a minute later with a dink over Maignan as Didier Deschamps' men crumbled. Mbappe converted from the spot in the 59th minute following a tangle with Tottenham's Pedro Porro, but it was short-lived thanks to a world-class finish from a tight angle by Yamal in the 67th minute – his sixth goal in 20 Spain caps.
The Sun
20-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Lamine Yamal set to land Messi's No10 shirt after signing generational new Barcelona deal with €1billion release clause
LAMINE YAMAL will reportedly inherit Lionel Messi's iconic No 10 shirt at Barcelona after signing a generational deal this summer. The 17-year-old has emerged as a Ballon d'Or front-runner and is widely viewed as the game's biggest talent since Messi burst onto the scene almost 20 years ago. 4 4 4 Yamal was considered the heir to eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi when he came the youngest player to start a Euros final with Spain. And Yamal, who has already provided 25 goals and 34 assists in 105 appearances for Barca, will celebrate his 18th birthday in July by signing a new long-term contract. According to the Catalan club will include a €1billion (£841million) release clause in the once in a lifetime deal. Yamal, who still wears braces, will also be handed the iconic No 10 shirt, which is worn by Ansu Fati at the moment. Fati was termed as the original heir to Messi, but injuries and a lack of form has left him facing an exit this summer. Yamal currently holds the No. 19 jersey, which was also the number worn by fellow former La Masia product Messi before he switched in 2008. The changeover will mark another historic moment in Yamal's young career, after he made his Barca debut two years ago when he was only 15. Since then, he has won LaLiga twice and provided 43 goal contributions in 54 games for Barca's domestic treble this season. The stats show Yamal's trajectory since his debut aged 15 years and 290 days is rising faster than that of either Messi or the other superstar of his generation, Cristiano Ronaldo. By 17, Messi had scored once in nine senior games for Barca, while Ronaldo had netted five goals in 19 games for Sporting. 'Absolute cinema' - Kate Abdo dubbed 'real talent' after showing off incredible Spanish in Lamine Yamal interview Yamal also has four goals in his 19 appearances for Spain. Neither Messi or Ronaldo made their international debut until they turned 18. It took Messi, who made his debut at 16, until shortly before his 21st birthday to hit the 100-game mark in Barcelona colours, scoring 41 goals in the process. Before bagging an incredible screamer in Barca's 3-3 Champions League draw on his 100th appearance, Yamal said: "I don't compare myself to anyone, and much less with Messi. "So I don't think the comparison makes sense, with Messi even less, I'm going to enjoy myself and be myself." Remarkably, there are pictures of baby Yamal being held by a 20-year-old Mess i during a photoshoot for Barcelona and Unicef in 2007. Seven years later, that baby was training with the club. By the age of 12, Spanish publication Marca was already comparing him to Messi. The Argentine icon finished his Barcelona career in 2021 with a staggering 672 goals in 778 appearances, plus 10 LaLiga titles and four Champions League triumphs to his name. 4
The Irish Sun
01-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Fans only just realising incredible story behind Lamine Yamal's name.. and reason why he has BOTH on his Barcelona shirt
LAMINE YAMAL is tearing it up for club and country, but there's something unusual about the name on the back of his shirt. Because shockingly, neither Lamine nor Yamal comes from his family. 5 Lamine Yamal is likely to switch from his number 19 to no 10 next season 5 Yamal was sensational for Spain at the Euros Credit: Getty 5 Some Barce fans think Yamal is the second coming of Messi Credit: Getty The This season has been even better as he's taken up more responsibility in the team. Fifteen vital goals and counting so far and let's not forget his heroics at Euro 2024 where he fired Spain to glory and won the Young Player of the Tournament award. But behind the teenage phenom's name is a story straight out gratitude. READ MORE ON LAMINE YAMAL Yamal's full name is Nasraoui is from his dad. Ebana is from his mum. But Lamine Yamal that's not a family name at all. According to Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 5 The duo's names were Lamine and Yamal. So as a tribute, Yamal's dad made a heartfelt promise to them that if they ever had a son, he'd be named after the men who helped them through their darkest days. And now, the football world knows their names, splashed across the back of one of the hottest talents on the planet. His performance against Inter Milan in the Champions League is one of those that will live long in the minds of fans given how he dominated the game. 5 The young forward has the football world talking about him Credit: AP
Daily Mail
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Lamine Yamal scores sensational solo goal on landmark 100th Barcelona appearance - as Ally McCoist hails 'genius' 17-year-old
Lamine Yamal netted a sensational solo goal to drag Barcelona back into their Champions League semi-final clash on his 100th appearance for the club. More to follow. LAMINE YAMAL PULLS ONE BACK 🤩 Yamal glides through the Inter defence and hits a mesmerising finish on his 100th Barcelona game 🔥 📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 30, 2025
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
📸 Lamine Yamal is at it again with another world class goal
Just when you think you've got the vocabulary to describe Lamine Yamal, he makes you speechless all over again. The Barcelona teenager came into this last 16 game with Benfica by becoming the joint-record holder for knockout matches played by a player under the age of the Spain international has belied his years yet again with a frankly ridiculous goal to give the Blaugrana 2-1 lead on the night. Taking the ball from the corner flag on the right-hand side, Lamine Yamal beat two men before curling in an effort from the edge of the area. LAMINE YAMAL. WHAT. A. GOAL. — Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) March 11, 2025 And with it he became the youngest player to ever score and assist in the same Champions League game. 1 - At 17 years and 241 days, Lamine Yamal has become the youngest player to both score and assist in the same Champions League game, surpassing Breel Embolo's previous record for Basel against Ludogorets Razgrad in 2014 (17 years, 263 days). Diamond. — OptaJose (@OptaJose) March 11, 2025 A truly stunning goal from a truly stunning player. 📸 JOSEP LAGO - AFP or licensors
