Harry Kane being snubbed in the 2026 Ballon d’Or vote would be “bizarre”, Chris Waddle has told GOAL, with the Bayern Munich and England superstar considered to be the logical pick for Golden Ball recognition. World Cup glory with Spain on North American soil has put the likes of Lamine Yamal and Rodri in the hunt for ‘best player on the planet’ honours.
Lamine Yamal has been making the most of his summer break in Colombia following Spain's World Cup victory. The Barcelona star was seen wearing a Colombian national team kit while singing on stage alongside famous music artists and content creators in Medellin.
New Barcelona signing Karim Adeyemi insists he is not afraid of competing with Lamine Yamal for a starting spot in Hansi Flick's attack. The former Borussia Dortmund forward also revealed how a quick phone call from Flick was all it took to seal his dream move to Spain.
CD Leganes general manager Martin Ortega has backed Yan Diomande to thrive at Real Madrid amid reports linking him with a €120 million move to the Santiago Bernabeu. The 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger was only in the Leganes senior squad for a short time before moving to RB Leipzig, but Ortega has put him in the same bracket as Lamine Yamal and Ousmane Dembele.
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal broke records off the field after his rare rookie card sold for a whopping $707,600. The extraordinary auction result saw the Barcelona prodigy surpass memorabilia figures set by football legends Lionel Messi and Pele.
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has lauded teenage sensation Lamine Yamal for his contributions during La Roja's historic 2026 World Cup campaign. The tactical mastermind highlighted the winger's immense maturation and tactical discipline on the global stage, revealing how the Barcelona youngster successfully prioritised collective team glory over individual spotlight to help secure the trophy.
Karim Adeyemi has officially joined the Hansi Flick project at Barcelona, arriving as the club’s second high-profile signing of the summer following Anthony Gordon. The Germany international has wasted no time in setting his sights on Champions League glory while offering a fascinating perspective on his new team-mate Lamine Yamal.
Former Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has explained why Lamine Yamal was unable to produce his absolute best form during Spain's triumph at the 2026 World Cup. The teenage prodigy entered the tournament following a lengthy injury layoff, but the Polish veteran praised his former team-mate's crucial contribution to La Roja's victory.
Lamine Yamal has opened up on the touching moment he shared with Lionel Messi following the 2026 World Cup final. The teenage sensation helped Spain overcome Argentina in a historic showdown, but it was the post-match exchange with the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner that truly resonated with him.
Ines Garcia has passionately spoken out against the severe online abuse she has faced following Spain's recent World Cup triumph. The partner of Lamine Yamal took to social media to urge her followers for basic human empathy, explaining the heavy emotional toll that the relentless stream of insulting messages has taken on her daily life as she tries to celebrate her relationship.
