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Spain vs Saudi Arabia Predictions: Yamal to shine in La Roja victory

Get three Spain vs Saudi Arabia predictions from our soccer expert, before Sunday’s 12:00pm ET World Cup clash (6/21).

‘Started to replace Messi’ - Yamal gets ‘biggest talent’ billing

Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal is continuing to take the football world by storm, drawing lofty comparisons to a certain Argentine legend. As Spain prepare for their World Cup showdown with Saudi Arabia, the opposition camp has hailed the teenager as the primary heir to Lionel Messi's throne at Camp Nou.

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Yamal & Messi comparisons a ‘mistake’, says Spain boss

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has warned that comparing Lamine Yamal to footballing icons like Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona is a "mistake" that could hinder the teenager's development. Despite the caution, the La Roja boss admitted the Barcelona star belongs in a rare category of "geniuses" alongside historical figures like Michelangelo and Salvador Dali.

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De la Fuente says Argentina star would be 'perfect' for Spain

Luis de la Fuente has named Julian Alvarez as the Argentina international he would jump at the chance to recruit for Spain, a decision that comes years after the manager raised eyebrows by voting for the forward in the 2022 FIFA The Best awards ahead of Lionel Messi. The La Roja boss has long been an admirer of the South American talent currently leading the line for Atletico Madrid, viewing him as the missing piece of the puzzle for the European champions.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
12	Botswana Defence Force XI	30	7	9	14	30	42	-12	30	L L L D L
13	Extension Gunners	30	7	8	15	26	43	-17	29	W W L D W
14	Black Lions	30	7	6	17	17	38	-21	27	W L L W L
15	Santa Green	30	6	4	20	23	58	-35	22	L L W D L
16	Calendar Stars	30	5	6	19	19	43	-24	21	L L W L L

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