Also known as: Lamine Yamal Naraoui Ebana · Spain international
Spanish footballer who won the 2026 World Cup with Spain at 19, also the youngest player to win both World Cup and European Championship.
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The Ghanaian Times
Lamine Yamal believes he and Kylian Mbappe are the two best players in the world and said he deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or after a trophy-laden year with Barcelona and Spain. …
I deserve Ballon d’Or-YamalJoy Online
… The defending champions appeared to be cruising towards a fifth-consecutive league victory when Lamine Yamal scored his second goal of the game, and Barcelona’s third, from the penalty spot just three minutes into the second half. …
Lamine Yamal scores twice as Barcelona maintain perfect startJoy Online
… Hall has worked on the defensive side of his game and, on his day, proved he is capable of even keeping Barcelona star Lamine Yamal quiet from open play in the Champions League. …
Lewis Hall signs new contract with Newcastle until 2031Joy Online
… That has been particularly noticeable alongside Lamine Yamal and Raphinha. Barcelona boss Flick said: “I think as a striker, from his side, you want to score goals. …
Signed instead of Rashford, Gordon is proving worth at BarcaThe Ghanaian Times
… He mentioned Rodri, Lamine Yamal, Erling Haaland and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as strong players who just fall short — and that Lionel Messi would have scooped the award for the ninth time if Argentina had defended their World Cup crown. …
Thierry Henry backs Mbappé, Olise for Ballon d’OrJoy Online
… Free-scoring Barcelona added a fourth with Lamine Yamal’s 77th-minute free-kick, but they are still seeking a first clean sheet in the competition since April 2025, after substitute Sem Steijn grabbed an 82nd-minute consolation. …
Ruthless Raphinha inspires Barcelona to Feyenoord winJoy Online
… The African duo will compete against some of the biggest names in world football, including reigning winner Ousmane Dembele, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Lamine Yamal, Harry Kane, Vinicius Junior and Rodri. …
Sadio Mane, Achraf Hakimi make 2026 Ballon d’Or shortlistJoy Online
… Lamine Yamal, who won La Liga with Barcelona and the World Cup with Spain, is second favourite – followed by his club and international team-mate Rodri, formerly of Manchester City. …
This could be year I win Ballon d’Or, says MbappeJoy Online
… Hansi Flick’s side broke the deadlock after just five minutes when Lamine Yamal ran in behind the Valencia defence and converted a perfectly weighted through ball from Fermin Lopez. …
Lopez stars as Barcelona put 5 past ValenciaThe Ghanaian Times
Raphinha and Lamine Yamal both scored twice as Barcelona rolled past Rayo Vallecano 5-2 at the Camp Nou on Monday to maintain their perfect start to the season and jump to the top of the LaLiga table. …
Raphinha, Yamal doubles lift Barca past VallecanoLamine Yamal believes he and Kylian Mbappe are the two best players in the world and said he deserves the 2026 Ballon d'Or after winning La Liga with Barcelona and the World Cup with Spain. Mbappe has also made his case for the award, and Harry Kane is among other favourites.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Lamine Yamal believes he and Kylian Mbappe are the two best players in the world and said he deserves the 2026 Ballon d'Or after winning La Liga with Barcelona and the World Cup with Spain. Mbappe has also made his case for the award, and Harry Kane is among other favourites.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Barcelona defeated Levante 4–2 to maintain their perfect La Liga start and move three points clear at the top. Yamal scored twice, including a penalty, as Barcelona survived a late comeback attempt.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Newcastle United left-back Lewis Hall has signed a two-year contract extension running until 2031. The 22-year-old, who joined from Chelsea in 2023 and has made 106 appearances, said extending his stay at his boyhood club is a "really proud moment."
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Anthony Gordon has provided four assists in his first five matches for Barcelona since joining in May, slotting seamlessly into the left-wing position previously filled by Marcus Rashford, though the 25-year-old England winger has yet to score a goal.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Thierry Henry has backed Kylian Mbappé to win the Ballon d'Or over Harry Kane, citing Mbappé's 25 goals in LaLiga and 15 in the Champions League last season. He also named Bayern Munich's Michael Olise as a strong candidate, ahead of Kane despite Kane's 36 Bundesliga goals.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Barcelona defeated Feyenoord in the Champions League with Raphinha scoring twice to extend his tally to eight goals in the campaign. Gabriel Jesus also scored his first Barcelona goal late in the game as Barcelona added a fourth through Lamine Yamal's free-kick.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Senegal forward Sadio Mane and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi are among 30 nominees for the 2026 men's Ballon d'Or. Mane was named Player of the Tournament at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and helped Al Nassr win the league title, while Hakimi has impressed at Paris Saint-Germain and could become the first Moroccan to win the award.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe believes this could be a good year for him to win the Ballon d'Or for the first time, citing his record 22 World Cup goals and his move to the club he describes as "the best in the world."
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona defeated bottom-placed Valencia 5-0 at Mestalla, with Fermin Lopez starring and Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Pedri also scoring. The win moves Barcelona three points clear at the top of La Liga after Real Madrid's loss to Real Betis.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Raphinha and Lamine Yamal each scored twice as Barcelona defeated Rayo Vallecano 5-2 at Camp Nou, maintaining their perfect start to the season and topping the LaLiga table.
2 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Raphinha and Lamine Yamal both scored twice as Barcelona defeated Rayo Vallecano 5-2 to extend their winning streak to three La Liga games. Raphinha became the first player to score five goals in the opening three La Liga matches of a season since Lionel Messi in 2017, while 19-year-old Yamal surpassed 50 goals for the club.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona won 2–0 at home against Athletic Club with goals from Raphinha and Fermin Lopez, extending their unbeaten La Liga start. Rodri made his debut for Barcelona as a second-half substitute following his £65m transfer from Manchester City.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Anthony Gordon made two assists in five minutes after coming on as a substitute in Barcelona's 5-0 La Liga victory over Elche, beginning the reigning champions' title defence with a win.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona has obtained approval from Rodri to open contract negotiations with Manchester City, joining Real Madrid's long-standing interest in the 30-year-old midfielder, who is in the final year of his deal at City and currently recovering from back surgery.
7 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ugandan dance group Ghetto Kids appeared at the football World Cup final half-time show alongside Burna Boy and Shakira, performing in the game between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The young dancers, who come from humble beginnings in Kampala, described the experience as life-changing.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring in extra time. Spain's second men's World Cup title was widely praised as a fitting reward for their technically superior performance, in which they dominated possession at 65 per cent and registered 20 shots including 11 on target.
21 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
During the World Cup in the US, former England captain David Beckham has dominated off-the-pitch marketing, fronting advertising campaigns for 11 brands including McDonald's, Major League Soccer, and Bank of America. Marketing experts attribute his prominence to his broad appeal across demographics and his authentic, down-to-earth persona that translates across football, fashion, entertainment, and business.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Lamine Yamal helped Spain win the 2026 World Cup, defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final. At 19, he became the youngest player ever to win both the European Championship and the World Cup. His three-year-old brother Keyne drew significant attention on social media for his joyful celebrations during the match.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain teenager Lamine Yamal, 19 years and six days, has won both the World Cup and Euros, making him the youngest player to achieve the double. The article compares his symbolic embrace with Lionel Messi at the World Cup final to a passing of the torch, noting Yamal recovered from a hamstring injury to play a key role in Spain's tournament run.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal will meet on the pitch for the first time when Argentina play Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday, though the two crossed paths in 2007 when Messi was a 20-year-old Barcelona starter and Yamal was just five months old — a meeting documented in photographs that resurfaced after Yamal helped Spain win Euro 2024.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal, who will face each other in Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, first met in 2007 when Messi held a five-month-old Yamal in a photograph taken at Barcelona's Camp Nou stadium after his family won a competition to visit the away dressing room.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Spain advanced to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final with a 2-0 semi-final victory over France, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal's first-half penalty and Pedro Porro's second-half strike securing the win on Tuesday night.
16 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Spain defeated France in the semi-final with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro, advancing to the World Cup final on Sunday. The Spanish side controlled the match with disciplined defending and will face the winner of Saturday's other semi-final.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
France and Spain meet in a World Cup semifinal at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with France led by Kylian Mbappé (eight goals in six games) and Spain relying on possession-based football under Luis de la Fuente.
14 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Spain face Belgium in a World Cup quarter-final with Spain unbeaten in 35 matches under manager Luis de la Fuente, while Belgium advance after a 4-1 victory over the United States.
10 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that the 2026 World Cup will be his final tournament, as the 41-year-old prepares for Portugal's round of 16 clash against Spain. Ronaldo has played in six World Cups and became the first player to score in six editions of the tournament.
7 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Mikel Merino scored an injury-time winner for Spain as they knocked Portugal out of the World Cup in Dallas, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career. Spain will face either the United States or Belgium in the quarter-final.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Portugal and Spain meet in the World Cup 2026 last 16 at AT&T Stadium on Monday. Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in their opening knockout game to reach this stage for the first time in 60 years, while Spain won 3-0 against Austria and remain unbeaten with no goals conceded.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Spain won a men's World Cup knockout match for the first time in 16 years, defeating Austria 3-0 in Los Angeles to reach the last 16. Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal (twice) and Pedro Porro secured Spain's comfortable victory.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The 18-year-old Lamine Yamal started Spain's match against Saudi Arabia after being limited to 19 minutes in their previous goalless draw with Cape Verde, and was central to Spain's dominant 4-0 performance. His impact lifted the atmosphere and transformed the first half with confident play that impressed former team-mate Cesar Azpilicueta.
21 June 2026 · Joy Online →