Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta has heaped praise on Lamine Yamal, claiming the teenager's incredible start to the current Liga season is far from normal. Having previously witnessed the rise of Lionel Messi firsthand, the iconic Spanish midfielder admitted he is completely blown away by the young winger's extraordinary talent.
Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta has admitted that life in the dugout is proving to be far more demanding than his illustrious playing career. The World Cup winner is currently cutting his teeth in management and has opened up about the challenges of transitioning from the pitch to the touchline.
Joao Cancelo credited natural intuition for his sensational long-range equaliser during Portugal's hard-fought 2-1 Nations League win over Norway. The versatile full-back unleashed a vicious first-time strike into the top corner from the edge of the penalty box, dragging his side level almost immediately after falling behind to maintain their perfect start.
Lamine Yamal is “different”, fellow Golden Boy award winner Anderson has told GOAL, with there “no one” close to the Barcelona wonderkid when it comes to the hottest prospects in world football. The Spain international winger, who now has a World Cup win on his ever-expanding roll of honour, is considered to be a serious contender for the 2026 Ballon d’Or.
Netherlands manager Xavi Hernandez has expressed his optimism regarding Frenkie de Jong's recovery process as the midfielder nears a competitive return. The Dutch international has been a significant absentee for both club and country following a persistent knee issue that has kept him sidelined since the World Cup.