Two teenage prodigies, worlds apart in sport but bound by precocious brilliance — Boris Becker, the youngest Wimbledon champion in history, sees his own reflection in Barcelona’s wonderkid Lamine Yamal. Yet while Becker’s triumphs were followed by turbulence, he now urges the 18-year-old football sensation to guard against the same pitfalls as fame and fortune come crashing in.

Lamine Yamal has visited Barcelona team-mate Gavi in hospital after seeing his fellow La Masia academy graduate suffer another devastating injury blow. It has been revealed that Spain international midfielder Gavi is facing between four and five months on the sidelines after being forced to undergo surgery on another knee problem - with a long-term solution to frustrating fitness issues being sought.

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has issued a strong message for his team-mate Gavi who has been left devastated by a serious knee injury during training which has ruled him out for up to five months. Gavi has undergone surgery and begun his rehabilitation, but will certainly miss the majority of this season and potentially a place in Spain's 2026 World Cup squad.

Barcelona are cautiously managing Lamine Yamal’s recovery as the teenage star edges closer to full fitness ahead of the Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain. Hansi Flick admitted the teenager is “almost back” but stressed no risks will be taken. With PSG and Ousmane Dembele looming on October 1, Barca are preparing to have their prodigy fit for Europe’s biggest stage.

Hansi Flick admitted Ousmane Dembele “deserved” the Ballon d’Or after the Paris Saint-Germain forward’s spectacular season, while insisting Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal has taken finishing second in his stride. Flick revealed Yamal is "motivated" to win the prize in the near future and ready to respond with performances as Barca prepare for their upcoming fixtures.