Lamine Yamal

UCL: Nigerian-born Ilenikhena makes history to hand Monaco massive win over Barcelona

UCL: Yamal sets new milestone in Barcelona defeat by Monaco

Lamine Yamal set a new milestone for FC Barcelona even though he was on the losing side of a 2-1 defeat by AS Monaco in the UEFA Champions League on Thursday, Afrosport reports. The 17-year-old equalised after the Blaugrana had fallen behind to Maghnes Akliouche's strike which came in the wake of Eric Garcia's sending off. The strike by Yamal saw him become the second youngest...

Champions League: Mbappe, Vinicius, Haaland & other players to watch out for

Champions League: Mbappe, Vinicius, Haaland & other players to watch out for

Football's most glamorous competition, the UEFA Champions League, makes a grand return, and this year's edition features 12 additional teams, making it 36 teams in total. This season promises plenty of thrilling matchups, based on the new league format and the main actors will once again showcase their skills and talents to serve viewers another rollercoaster ride. As we gear up for the competition's owner on...

UEFA Champions League: Bellingham, Yamal & other youngsters to look out for this season

UEFA Champions League: Bellingham, Yamal & other youngsters to look out for this season

The UEFA Champions League, Europe’s foremost club competition, premieres on Tuesday as the journey to crowning a new champion of Europe begins. This season’s Champions League will debut the new league format, featuring 36 teams, which means more matches will be played and therefore more opportunities for youngsters to prove themselves. From living legends like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Wayne Rooney all the way to...

Euro 2024: Yamal wins Young Player award after Spain triumph

Euro 2024: Yamal wins Young Player award after Spain triumph

Lamine Yamal has been crowned the Euro 2024 Young Player of the Tournament after helping Spain to victory in Sunday's final against England. The 17-year-old, who is the of Moroccan and Equatorial Guinean heritage, set up Nico Williams for La Roja's first goal which they ultimately won 2-1. Yamal has been arguably the star attraction as he became the youngest player to feature in the tournament...

Euro 2024: Nico Williams and Yamal inspire Spain to record fourth championship title

Euro 2024: Nico Williams and Yamal inspire Spain to record fourth championship title

Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal combined as Spain defeated England 2-1 to lift the Euro 2024 championship in Berlin on Sunday night. La Roja were making it to their first final since 2012 when they defeated Italy while the Three Lions were in back-to-back finals after losing to the Azzurri on penalties at Wembley three years ago. After a goalless first half at the Olympiastadion, Luis...