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Yamal admits he's 'hoping' to get 2025 Ballon d'Or nod

Barcelona and Spain sensation Lamine Yamal has admitted he is "hoping" to win the Ballon d'Or at the 2025 ceremony later this month. The 18-year-old has been nominated for the prestigious award alongside Barcelona team-mates Pedri, Robert Lewandowski, and Raphinha.

Yamal breaks another La Liga record after scoring controversial penalty

Lamine Yamal broke yet another La Liga record after scoring a controversial penalty in Barcelona's 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Sunday. Yamal broke the deadlock for the Catalan giants shortly before the half-time whistle as he converted a spot-kick, which he earned after going down inside the Rayo box.

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Yamal and Flick critical of Barcelona after Rayo upset

Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal and coach Hansi Flick have shared critical opinions on the team's performance against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga.

Goalie Garcia saves the day for Barca in dramatic draw

The Blaugrana were indebted to their goalkeeper for earning them a point as they were routinely sliced through by their hosts at Vallecas

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Barca star Yamal dubbed best teenager in world football

Lamine Yamal has been named the best teenager in world football as three Chelsea wonderkids featured in the top 10. The Barcelona and Spain prodigy topped the CIES Football Observatory rankings with a remarkable average rating of 97.7, narrowly edging out some of the world’s finest emerging talents.

Spain boss defends Yamal from 'frivolous' criticism

Luis de la Fuente has moved to shield Barcelona star Lamine Yamal from mounting scrutiny

'Arrogant' Yamal warned not to fall into Mbappe trap

Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal has been warned against becoming “arrogant” and falling into the same trap as Kylian Mbappe.

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Adeyemi joins CR7 & Yamal - BVB star switches to Jorge Mendes' agency

Karim Adeyemi has changed agents once again, joining global superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lamine Yamal by switching to Jorge Mendes' agency.

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Yamal or Dembele? Kounde reveals his Ballon d'Or pick

Jules Kounde has tipped Barcelona's Lamine Yamal to win the Ballon d’Or ahead of Ousmane Dembele and admitted he wants to win the Champions League.

Rashford compares 'incredible' Yamal to Ronaldo

New Barcelona signing Marcus Rashford has been impressed with team-mate Lamine Yamal and has compared the wonderkid to Ronaldo Nazario.

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NXGN Weekly: Yamal, Monga & the latest wonderkid news

Every Tuesday, GOAL picks out the stand out performances from and news surrounding the top teenage talents on the planet

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Rashford talks leaving Man Utd and backs Yamal for Ballon d'Or

Barcelona new boy Marcus Rashford has opened up on his decision to leave the Red Devils and what it's like to play alongside wonderkid Lamine Yamal.

Euro winners & losers: Yamal lights up opening La Liga games

Not even wearing Lionel Messi's No.10 jersey fazes the teenage sensation, while there was a touching tribute to Diogo Jota in Germany

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Raphinha, Ferran & Yamal get Barca up and running

Mallorca had two players sent off in the first half as Raphinha, Ferran and Yamal all scored to give Barca a comfortable win on Saturday.

Yamal warned by Lewandowski amid off-field issues

Barcelona superstar Robert Lewandowski has stepped in to offer some big-brother advice to teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, as the youngster finds himself under a cloud of controversy just weeks after turning 18. The Spain international, hailed as one of the favourites to lift the Ballon d’Or this year, has been battling some PR nightmares off the pitch.

'Greatest creator' Yamal tipped for Ballon d'Or by ex-Barcelona star

Gerard Deulofeu has hailed Lamine Yamal as the game's finest creator and insists the 18-year-old already merits Ballon d’Or recognition.

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