Also known as: Villa boss Emery · 19-year-old Lamine Yamal
Lamine Yamal — Barcelona winger who finished third in 2026 Ballon d'Or voting and scored in Champions League and La Liga this season.
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Audio By VocalizeBarcelona and Lamine Yamal rediscovered their sparkle after a rocky first-half spell in the cauldron of Istanbul's Ali Sami Yen stadium to win 4-1 away to Galatasaray in the Champions League on Tuesday. …
Yamal stays cool at boiling Galatasaray to lift Barcelona to victoryCitizen Digital
Spain break down Czechs as England outclass Croatia in Nations League By AFP October 04, 2026 06:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Spain's forward Lamine Yamal kicks the ball during the UEFA Nations League …
Spain break down Czechs as England outclass Croatia in Nations LeagueCitizen Digital
Spain brush aside Croatia in Nations League, England down Czechs By AFP September 30, 2026 08:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Spain's forward #19 Lamine Yamal fights for the ball with Croatia's midfielde …
Spain brush aside Croatia in Nations League, England down CzechsCitizen Digital
Spain brush aside Croatia in Nations League, England down Czechs By AFP September 30, 2026 08:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Spain's forward #19 Lamine Yamal fights for the ball with Croatia's midfielde …
Spain brush aside Croatia in Nations League, England down CzechsThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeLamine Yamal netted a brace as world champions Spain continued their winning start to the UEFA Nations League with a 4-1 success in Seville against Croatia on Tuesday, while Harry Kane scored as England won in the Czech Republic. …
Spain brush aside Croatia as England down CzechsThe Standard
… But two sloppy defensive errors cost Tuchel's men for both Spain's first two goals.Marc Guehi was caught in possession by Lamine Yamal for the visitors' early opener before Nico O'Reilly's wayward pass that led to Alex Baena's equaliser swung momentum back in Spain's direction. …
Tuchel to 'keep pushing' England to reach Spain's levelCitizen Digital
… These players always want to keep improving." Spain got off to the perfect start when Lamine Yamal robbed Marc Guehi before slotting home. …
Spain success driven by hunger to improve, says De La FuenteCitizen Digital
… Thomas Tuchel's men got off to a disastrous start when Marc Guehi gifted Lamine Yamal the opening goal at Wembley. …
England's best 'for a long time' despite Spain defeat, says KaneCitizen Digital
… Teenage star Lamine Yamal, having returned to form with Barcelona, and captain Rodri remain the key figures, and are both in the running to win the Ballon d'Or, although there have been a few changes elsewhere. …
World Cup 'not enough' as Spain begin next chapterCitizen Digital
… Spanish pair Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres won La Liga with Barcelona and the World Cup, PSG duo Ousamne Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia won the French Ligue 1 and the Champions League, while Harry Kane was a Bundesliga champion with Bayern Munich. …
Mbappe continues media push for Ballon d'Or recognitionRaphinha scored twice and Lamine Yamal once as Barcelona defeated Aston Villa 3-0 in the Champions League, ending the English side's perfect start to the competition and helping Barcelona stay in contention for a top eight league phase berth.
4 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Raphinha scored twice and Lamine Yamal once as Barcelona defeated Aston Villa 3-0 in the Champions League, ending the English side's perfect start to the competition and helping Barcelona stay in contention for a top eight league phase berth.
4 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane said Monday he would trade the individual award for the Champions League trophy, telling reporters that team trophies are why he plays football and that lifting the Champions League with Bayern Munich would be an incredible feeling.
3 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bayern Munich's Harry Kane, who won the Ballon d'Or last week, said he would trade the individual honour for a Champions League trophy, emphasizing that team success and celebrations with teammates matter more than personal accolades.
2 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Lamine Yamal "reacted very well" to finishing third in the Ballon d'Or voting behind Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe, highlighting the 19-year-old winger's focused training and strong mentality despite winning La Liga and the World Cup with Spain.
31 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or award on Monday, becoming the first English winner in 25 years after scoring 73 goals in 65 games for club and country last season. Kane, 33, is now targeting Champions League glory for Bayern Munich and an international tournament win for England.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane became England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years, beating Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe at the 2026 ceremony held in London. Alexia Putellas won the women's award for a third time.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harry Kane became England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years, beating Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe at the ceremony in London. The 33-year-old Bayern Munich forward struck 73 goals in 65 games for club and country last season.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
Harry Kane said his Ballon d'Or triumph "feels like a dream" as tributes poured in for the first English winner of the award since Michael Owen in 2001. The England and Bayern Munich forward fended off competition from Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe to be named the world's best men's footballer at the London Palladium theatre on Monday.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
Harry Kane is the favourite to win the 70th Ballon d'Or award at a ceremony in London on Monday, with Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe also in contention. Kane struck 73 goals in 65 games for club and country last season, leading Bayern Munich to a league and cup double and England to the World Cup semi-finals.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harry Kane is the favourite to become England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years when the award is presented in London on Monday, competing against La Liga's Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé. Alexia Putellas is the clear frontrunner for the women's prize for a third time.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
Real Madrid's Jose Mourinho said it was unfair to compare his side to Barcelona ahead of Sunday's La Liga Clasico. Madrid trail Barcelona by six points in third place, with Barca unbeaten in the league despite their first defeat of the season at Paris Saint-Germain.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England captain Harry Kane, 33, is the bookmakers' favourite for the Ballon d'Or award ceremony in London on Monday. Kane scored 73 goals for club and country this year, the second-best mark in history after Leo Messi's 82 in 2010-11.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
La Liga leaders Barcelona aim to extend their lead over Real Madrid to nine points in Sunday's Clasico at Camp Nou, though they suffered their first defeat of the season against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. Real Madrid have won four consecutive matches and look improved under Jose Mourinho.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Rodri was rested at kick-off in the Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday but would return to the starting line-up for Sunday's Clasico against Real Madrid, explaining that the midfielder had played many minutes with the national team and Barcelona.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
PSG's Vitinha scored a late goal in the 81st minute to break a 2-2 tie, with Fabian Ruiz adding a fourth as PSG defeated Barcelona 4-2 on Tuesday in a Champions League match at the Parc des Princes. PSG secured their third victory in three matches in this season's competition as reigning champions.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
PSG host Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday with 10 PSG players (including last year's winner Ousmane Dembele) and three Barcelona players—including last year's runner-up Lamine Yamal and 2024 winner Rodri—among the 30 Ballon d'Or nominees to be announced next week in London.
19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona defeated 10-man Real Betis 5-2 on Saturday to extend their lead at the top of La Liga to five points. Coach Hansi Flick praised teenage winger Lamine Yamal, who scored in the match, as the best player in the world.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick announced that star attacker Raphinha and midfielder Frenkie de Jong have recovered from injury and are available to face Real Betis on Saturday. Flick said the pair would be managed carefully given Barcelona's packed fixture schedule.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona extended their unbeaten run to 10 wins across all competitions this season with a 4-1 victory over Galatasaray in the Champions League, with teenage winger Lamine Yamal playing a key role in the win by creating goals for Anthony Gordon and Fermin Lopez.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona defeated Galatasaray 4-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday, with midfielder Lamine Yamal's second-half performance turning the match in Barcelona's favour. The victory lifted Barcelona to the top of the Champions League table with two wins.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona won 4-1 away to Galatasaray in a Champions League match at Istanbul's Ali Sami Yen stadium on Tuesday, with Lamine Yamal dominating in the second half after a competitive first-half spell. The victory lifted Barcelona to the top of the Champions League table with two wins.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →
Spain defeated the Czech Republic 3-1 in the Nations League, recording their 41st consecutive unbeaten game with goals from Lamine Yamal, Rodri, and Mikel Merino. England overwhelmed Croatia 7-0, with Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka each scoring twice.
4 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lamine Yamal scored twice as world champions Spain won 4-1 against Croatia in their first home match since winning the World Cup in July, while Harry Kane scored as England won in the Czech Republic.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lamine Yamal scored twice as world champions Spain defeated Croatia 4-1 at home in the UEFA Nations League, while Harry Kane scored as England won in the Czech Republic. Spain's match was their first home fixture since winning the World Cup in July.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
World champions Spain won 4-1 against Croatia in Seville on Tuesday in a UEFA Nations League match, with Lamine Yamal scoring twice. England won against the Czech Republic with Harry Kane scoring.
30 September 2026 · The Standard →
Thomas Tuchel's England side surrendered a second-half lead to lose 3-2 to Spain on Saturday, with Tuchel attributing the defeat to defensive errors and saying the side needs to improve to reach Spain's level.
28 September 2026 · The Standard →
Spain's coach Luis de la Fuente said his team can improve further after extending their unbeaten run to 39 games by coming from behind to defeat England 3-2 at Wembley in the Nations League, their first match since winning the World Cup for the second time.
27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England captain Harry Kane said the Three Lions produced some of their best football for a long time despite losing 3-2 at home to world champions Spain in the Nations League. England led before half-time through goals by Anthony Gordon and Kane, but Spain equalized through Alex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal, with Kane hitting the bar on a second-half penalty.
27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says the World Cup triumph is not enough, with the team seeking to improve as they return to action against England in the Nations League on Saturday. De la Fuente signed a contract extension keeping him with the team until 2032.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France and Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe expressed confidence on Tuesday that he will win the Ballon d'Or, citing his status as top scorer at the World Cup and in the Champions League and La Liga, though his teams did not win those competitions.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →