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Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has hailed Lamine Yamal as a singular talent who has been "touched by magic", reinforcing the 18-year-old's status as the crown jewel of the national team. De la Fuente spoke glowingly of the Barcelona winger’s character and development, highlighting the RFEF's long-standing commitment to securing his international future.

Former Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic has waded into the debate over who carries the most weight in Hansi Flick's current squad, offering a surprising take on the team's hierarchy. While the world remains fixated on teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and midfield maestro Pedri, the Croatian veteran believes the real difference-maker resides elsewhere on the pitch.

The Turkish midfielder talks about the switch from Inzaghi to Chivu and reveals some behind-the-scenes transfer news.

Following their failed bid for Lautaro, the Catalans are now, a few years on, ready to make a move for another star from Inter’s squad.

He's only gone and done it again! A year after becoming the first player to win NXGN twice, Lamine Yamal has finished top of GOAL's annual list of the top teenagers in world football for the third time in a row. It's not as if the outcome of the 2026 vote was ever in any doubt either. Yamal is no longer just the most talented young player in the game today. He's also its most talented player, full stop.

Barcelona defender Jules Kounde has openly admitted he is utterly astounded by the rapid development of his teenage team-mate Lamine Yamal. The French international firmly believes the wider footballing world still underestimates the sheer magnitude of what the 18-year-old winger is achieving week in, week out at the absolute pinnacle of European football.

Barcelona have identified Julian Alvarez as their primary target to lead the line for the long-term, but the Catalan giants are not prepared to pay over the odds for the Atletico Madrid star. As Hansi Flick looks to reshape his squad for the upcoming campaign, the club have established a clear financial ceiling for the Argentine international.

Negotiations haven’t officially begun yet, but everyone is aware of the Catalan club’s moves. And Inter? They haven’t responded to the figures on the table.

Barcelona are plotting a major attacking reshuffle this summer, prioritising the retention of veteran striker Robert Lewandowski over Ferran Torres. The Catalan giants are prepared to listen to offers for the 26-year-old Spain international to generate crucial transfer funds. This financial boost will aid their ambitious pursuit of two forwards to revitalise their front line.

Barcelona maintained their four-point lead at the summit of La Liga with a gritty 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano, but the match was partially overshadowed by a moment of apparent friction between Lamine Yamal and Hansi Flick. Yamal was visibly angry after being withdrawn in the closing stages of the game at the Spotify Camp Nou. This rare show of dissent from the 18-year-old has sparked immediate debate regarding the dynamic between the manager and his star pupil.

Former Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has finally addressed long-standing claims regarding Lionel Messi's alleged influence over club transfers during his final years at Camp Nou. Bartomeu debunked myths about the Argentine's power while shedding light on the financial turmoil that engulfed the club before his departure.

Barcelona duo Lamine Yamal and Sydney Schertenleib are the winners of NXGN 2026 after coming out on top in GOAL's annual lists of football's top teenagers (players born on or after January 1, 2007). It marks the second straight year that Barca have provided the No.1 player on both lists, following Yamal and Vicky Lopez's triumphs in 2025.

The annual NXGN lists are back for 2026, as GOAL ranks the world's top teenage talents in men's and women's football, crowning winners that will follow in the footsteps of the likes of Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Vicky Lopez in being recognised as the best young footballers on the planet.