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Yamal spotted erupting over 'crazy' Flick substitution call

Barcelona maintained their four-point lead at the summit of La Liga with a gritty 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano, but the match was partially overshadowed by a moment of apparent friction between Lamine Yamal and Hansi Flick. Yamal was visibly angry after being withdrawn in the closing stages of the game at the Spotify Camp Nou. This rare show of dissent from the 18-year-old has sparked immediate debate regarding the dynamic between the manager and his star pupil.

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NXGN 2026: Top 50 teenage wonderkids in football

The annual NXGN lists are back for 2026, as GOAL ranks the world's top teenage talents in men's and women's football, crowning winners that will follow in the footsteps of the likes of Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Vicky Lopez in being recognised as the best young footballers on the planet.

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adidas drop ice-cold new boot pack ready for the run-in

adidas have dropped an ice-cold new boot pack ready for the run-in, with new paintjobs for their Predator, F50 and Copa silos. With the countdown well and truly on to the 2026 World Cup, this will likely be the German sportswear giant's last release of the regular season.

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Araujo the Barca hero on Raphinha & Yamal off days

Barcelona maintained their stranglehold on La Liga's title race on Sunday, though they were made to work hard for their 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano. Ronald Araujo scored the only goal of the game for the Catalans, but disappointing performances from their all-star attack meant they were indebted to yet more stunning saves from goalkeeper Joan Garcia.

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Flick delivers Yamal fitness update ahead of UCL decider vs Newcastle

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has confirmed that Lamine Yamal is fully fit and ready for the club's high-stakes Champions League round-of-16 second leg against Newcastle United. The 18-year-old sensation was notably rested during the weekend win over Sevilla in La Liga, leading to speculation regarding his physical condition. However, the German tactician has dismissed any injury concerns, insisting his talisman is prepared for the decisive clash at the Spotify Camp Nou.

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Flick explains why he's benched Yamal for Barca vs Sevilla

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has opted for caution regarding Lamine Yamal at a crucial time in the season. The German boss has left the teenager out of his starting XI for his team's league match against Sevilla at Spotify Camp Nou. Barcelona are hoping to take all three points and restore their four-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of the table.

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Messi vs Yamal is off! Argentina & Spain Finalissima cancelled

Football fans will be denied a dream showdown between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal after the 2026 Finalissima between Argentina and Spain was officially cancelled. Following the forced relocation of the fixture from Qatar due to geopolitical issues, a complete breakdown in negotiations saw the Argentinian FA reject multiple UEFA proposals - including a clash at the Bernabeu - leaving the highly anticipated meeting of champions scrapped over unresolvable scheduling conflicts.

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Last-gasp Yamal earns Barca a draw they barely deserved

Lamine Yamal kept his cool to convert a penalty with the last kick of the game to earn Barcelona an undeserved 1-1 draw with Newcastle in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie at St. James' Park on Tuesday. The Blaugrana's teenage sensation had, just like the rest of his team-mates, performed poorly on Tyneside and could have had no complaints had another winger, Harvey Barnes, proven the match-winner.

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PL breakthrough prediction for Man Utd wonderkid Gabriel

Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel is being backed to make his Premier League breakthrough in the 2026-27 campaign. The exciting youngster is just 15 years of age, but will be cleared to grace top-flight competition in England from next season. The talented teenager has been likened to Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal, who is now a global superstar.

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Flick reveals which Barca player 'makes everyone better'

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has claimed one of his own players is crucial to 'making everyone better', but that person in particular isn't Lamine Yamal. Instead, the Barca boss has singled one one of their midfield stars for praise after another impressive performance in La Blaugrana's engine room.