Keywords: Lamine Yamal


Yassir Zabiri named in LaLiga team of the week after standout performance

Moroccan international Yassir Zabiri has been selected for the LaLiga team of the week for the fifth matchday, according to Spanish sports newspaper Mundo Deportivo. The recognition comes after an outstanding display by the Racing Santander forward on Saturday. Zabiri scored twice and was named Man......

Lamine Yamal emerges as leading contender for 2026 Ballon d’Or

Spanish forward Lamine Yamal has emerged as one of the leading contenders for the 2026 Ballon d’Or after a remarkable season with Barcelona, according to French sports newspaper L’Équipe. The young star’s performances in domestic competition and the Champions League have placed......

Lamine Yamal names Mbappé as his main rival for the 2026 Ballon d’Or

Lamine Yamal has identified Kylian Mbappé as his main rival for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, while making clear that he believes his own achievements with Barcelona and Spain make him deserving of the prestigious individual award. The Spanish forward enjoyed a remarkable 2025-2026 campaign, helping......

Messi ranked only 10th in The Athletic’s projected Ballon d’Or top 10

Lionel Messi has been placed only 10th in The Athletic’s projected top 10 for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, a ranking that has sparked attention given the Argentine star’s continued influence on the international stage. France Football recently unveiled the 30-player shortlist for this year’s......

Ballon d’Or 2026 shortlist brings major surprises as Ronaldo and Salah miss out

France Football, in partnership with UEFA, has unveiled the 30-player shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, setting the stage for a highly competitive race for one of football’s most prestigious individual awards. The list features many of the biggest names in world football, including Kylian......

Lamine Yamal puts Champions League glory ahead of Ballon d’Or ambitions

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has made it clear that winning the UEFA Champions League remains a bigger personal ambition than securing the Ballon d’Or, as he prepares to begin another European campaign with the Spanish club. Speaking at a press conference ahead of Barcelona’s opening Champions......

Ballon d’Or 2026 nominees set to be announced as football stars await shortlist

Football fans around the world are turning their attention to the 2026 Ballon d’Or awards, with France Football scheduled to unveil the official list of nominees on Tuesday, September 8. The men’s Ballon d’Or shortlist will feature 30 players competing for the prestigious individual......

Lamine Yamal sets a new record after Rayo Vallecano clash

Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal continued to underline his growing influence at the start of the 2026-2027 La Liga season by reaching an impressive creative milestone during the match against Rayo Vallecano. Barcelona faced Rayo Vallecano on Monday evening in the second round of the Spanish championship.......

Morocco and Lamine Yamal among major targets of online racism during 2026 World Cup

Morocco's national team, its supporters and Spain international Lamine Yamal were among the prominent targets of racist and xenophobic abuse on social media during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to a report by Spain's Observatory on Racism and Xenophobia, known as OBERAXE. The Spanish observatory......