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Not Yamal! Spain's midfield maestro targets the Ballon d'Or

Paris Saint-Germain star Fabian Ruiz is firmly convinced his unprecedented trophy haul makes him a prime candidate for the Ballon d'Or. After lifting both the World Cup with Spain and the Champions League with his club, the midfielder feels his historic achievements are simply unrivalled, pointing to recent precedents as proof he can claim the ultimate prize.

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‘Not our best game’ - Flick issues warning to Barcelona despite Levante win

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has warned his players that they must improve despite extending their perfect start to the La Liga season with a 4-2 victory over Levante. The Catalan giants survived a late scare in Valencia to maintain their three-point lead over rivals Real Madrid at the top of the table.

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Yamal reveals why he 'wasn't happy' at the World Cup

Barcelona and Spain sensation Lamine Yamal has made the surprising admission that he was not satisfied with his personal performances during the World Cup. Despite playing a pivotal role in La Roja's success on the world stage, the teenage forward believes he failed to meet the lofty expectations he sets for himself.

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Yamal: I deserve Ballon d'Or over Mbappe

Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal has officially thrown his hat into the ring for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, insisting he deserves to be crowned the best player on the planet. The 19-year-old superstar believes he and Kylian Mbappe currently stand alone at the top of the game, following a trophy-laden season for club and country.

Flick backs Gordon despite wait for first Barcelona goal

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has offered staunch backing to Anthony Gordon as the marquee summer signing continues his search for a maiden goal in Spanish football. The England winger drew a blank during Sunday's dramatic 4-2 victory away at Levante, but his German coach remains thoroughly delighted with his overall tactical contributions so far.

'I don't decide' - Flick explains Barcelona penalty taker setup

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has revealed the internal process behind Lamine Yamal taking spot-kick duties ahead of Raphinha during their thrilling 4-2 win against Levante on Sunday. Yamal struck from 12 yards to equal an impressive 21st-century record set by Lionel Messi, prompting Flick to clarify the penalty-taking hierarchy within the squad.

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