Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal swapped the Spotify Camp Nou for the Cupra Arena on Sunday to serve as acting president for his Kings League side, La Capital. With Barca team-mates Fermin Lopez and Joao Cancelo watching on, the 18-year-old stepped up to convert a high-pressure penalty, inspiring his team to a dramatic 8-7 comeback victory against Ibai Llanos’ Porcinos.
Former England striker Gary Lineker has called Liam Rosenior's decision to ban Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez for two games "odd". The Argentine World Cup winner was omitted from the squad for two matches after refusing to guarantee his Stamford Bridge future and hinting at a move to Real Madrid.
Barcelona icon Ronaldinho has offered a glowing endorsement of teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, insisting that the club's legendary No.10 shirt is being "well taken care of" by the academy graduate. Speaking from Miami, the Brazilian reflected on the heavy legacy of the jersey he famously passed to Lionel Messi before praising Yamal’s incredible early impact at the club.
Former Manchester United academy captain James Nolan has drawn a striking comparison between Old Trafford starlet Shea Lacey and Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal. Having shared a pitch with both players during his time in the youth ranks, Nolan believes the 18-year-old United winger possesses the X-factor required to reach the very pinnacle of the professional game.
Barcelona have moved to secure the long-term future of Joao Cancelo following a string of impressive performances at Spotify Camp Nou. The versatile Portugal international has become a vital cog in Hansi Flick’s tactical set-up since returning to Catalunya on loan in January.
Enrique Cerezo has launched a scathing attack on the Spanish media following relentless speculation regarding the future of Argentine forward Julian Alvarez. Despite heavy interest from Arsenal and Barcelona, the club president insists their star striker is going nowhere ahead of a crucial Champions League showdown, firmly rejecting rumours of a swift exit from the Spanish capital.