- Youngster making history for club and country
- Established member of Xavi's squad
- Tipped to follow in some iconic footsteps
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Getty/GOAL‘Ronaldinho, Lionel Messi… Lamine can be the next’ – Why Barcelona wonderkid Yamal is being put in talent bracket with all-time greats by Camp Nou legend Rafa Marquez
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Ultimate Sports Bundle
Fubo
✅ Carries ESPN Deportes, which broadcasts over 200 select LaLiga matches per season with traditional linear presentation and studio coverage.
✅ Includes local ABC stations and main ESPN channels for the high-profile marquee matches that are simulcast over traditional television.
✅ Allows you to record matches with unlimited Cloud DVR storage and stream up to four channels simultaneously on compatible TV devices.
Monthly from$32.99
Cable Replacement
DirecTV
✅ Carries local ABC stations and the main ESPN linear networks for marquee, nationally televised LaLiga fixtures without requiring an antenna.
✅ Offers ESPN Deportes either via the dedicated Spanish-first tiers (such as Óptimo Más) or as an add-on, giving you live TV commentary and dedicated studio coverage.
✅ Includes unlimited Cloud DVR storage and allows simultaneous streaming on unlimited compatible devices connected to your home network.
Monthly from$74.99
Total Coverage
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✅ Streams all 380 LaLiga fixtures throughout the season in both English and Spanish, including every El Clásico fixture.
✅ Provides full match replays, extended highlights, and Spanish football studio shows (such as LaLiga Confidential and ESPN FC) accessible whenever you want.
✅ Bundles Spanish top-flight football alongside extensive European and domestic action, including the German Bundesliga, Copa del Rey, and FA Cup.
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Fubo
✅ Carries ESPN Deportes, which broadcasts over 200 select LaLiga matches per season with traditional linear presentation and studio coverage.
✅ Includes local ABC stations and main ESPN channels for the high-profile marquee matches that are simulcast over traditional television.
✅ Allows you to record matches with unlimited Cloud DVR storage and stream up to four channels simultaneously on compatible TV devices.
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GOALTHE BIGGER PICTURE
Barca legend Marquez, who is currently in charge of the Catalan giants’ B team, believes Yamal has the potential to follow in the footsteps of some World Cup-winning all-time greats. The Mexican icon has told Mundo Deportivo: “He belongs to that group of gifted boys who have this innate talent and who no matter how old they are to compete in any category and make a difference. Ronaldinho, Messi... Lamine can be the next. He has all the qualities. Obviously we have to take care of the processes because he is still a child.”
GettyWHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Yamal has taken in 11 appearances for Barca this season across all competitions, with his first senior goal at club level being recorded in a meeting with Getafe – allowing him to become both the youngest scorer in the history of Barcelona and La Liga.
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