After Czechia’s 2-0 loss to England in Prague, their coach turned left, headed down the touchline, shook Thomas Tuchel’s hand and used a phrase he could not remember ever saying after a match: “See you soon.” Tuchel responded with the same words. Just seven days later, after separate trips through Oviedo and Rijeka, they are […]
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Lamine Yamal struck twice and provided an assist as Spain cruised to a 4-1 victory over Croatia in Tuesday’s Nations League match, their first home appearance since winning the World Cup. The 19-year-old shared the goals with Marc Pubill and Nico Williams, helping Spain extend their unbeaten streak to 40 games following June’s final victory […]
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Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal says he has faced racism countless times, often because people fail to recognise that their words or actions are offensive. Earlier this year, the Spanish Observatory on Racism and Xenophobia, a government body, reported that the 19-year-old and Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr received the most online racist abuse in Spain […]
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Mikel Merino has compared Max Dowman’s mentality to that of Lamine Yamal after the Arsenal prospect scored twice in a 4-2 victory over Ipswich. Dowman has already received several first-team opportunities from Mikel Arteta and impressed after making his first appearance of the season at Portman Road on Tuesday. The 16-year-old forward’s composed double helped […]
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Barcelona maintained their flawless start to the season after battling to a 4-2 La Liga win against Levante in Valencia on Sunday. Quick attacking moves helped Barcelona establish a two-goal advantage inside 19 minutes, with Xavi Espart and Lamine Yamal finding the net. Levante responded strongly and ended the first half with six attempts compared […]
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Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara says he has moved on and is concentrating on the Ligue 1 campaign after his proposed £47.1m transfer to Chelsea failed to materialise. The 22-year-old underwent a medical, but the move broke down shortly before the transfer deadline. Monaco had previously turned down two offers before reducing their valuation during a […]
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After earlier difficulties in reaching an agreement for Camara, Chelsea made progress when Everton’s pursuit of Balogun reportedly became uncertain. Reports from France suggested Monaco needed to complete a significant sale during the summer and initially favoured Balogun’s departure. A source close to the Ligue 1 side had previously said that Camara would only be […]
Continue ReadingSpain and Lamine Yamal progressed through the competition, leaving him possessing the world at his feet and holding football’s two most coveted trophies. In addition to his sublime natural talent, he also served as Spain’s talisman. Their command of the international arena was sealed by Ferran Torres’ crucial 106th‑minute strike in extra time. Lamine Yamal […]
Continue ReadingWhen asked if Spain would claim the World Cup title, Lamine Yamal simply smiled and said “yes”. His reply to the American broadcaster CBS before the tournament would not have shocked anyone who has watched the self-assured teenager rise to become one of the finest footballers on the planet. For many, however, fulfilling that prophecy […]
Continue ReadingBy the time he reached 19, Messi had struck 11 professional goals and had won La Liga and the Champions League once apiece. Yamal, who turned 19 on Monday, has already racked up a remarkable 56 goals, claimed three La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey, and triumphed at Euro 2024. Yamal is not the […]
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