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Fearing a repeat of last season: will De la Fuente give in to the pressure of Lamine Yamal?

The Ballon d'Or moves the Barcelona star

‘He talks, then he does’ - Why there is ‘no one’ like Yamal

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.

FC Barcelona v Real Madrid CF - Liga F Moeve 2026/27

Camp Nou enters the race: Morocco competes with Real Madrid and Barcelona for the 2030 World Cup final

Who will settle the battle?

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Not injured: prominent Spanish star to miss Croatia clash

He did not appear against the Czech Republic

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In video: Yamal's brother steals the spotlight with a thrilling act

'We had to work hard!' – Rodri sends squad message after scoring in Spain victory

Spain captain Rodri expressed delight at scoring his side's second goal in a 3-1 Nations League win over Czechia. The midfielder praised La Roja's maturity while warning that squad engagement remains crucial as Spain extended their unbeaten streak to 41 matches.