Spanish national team head coach Luis de la Fuente has revealed his take that Lamine Yamal should not be considered just ‘a candidate’ for the next Ballon d’Or.Those of a Barcelona persuasion,

HE is a Champions League, treble-winning superstar who by his own admission recently “cancelled out” one of the most talented players around in Lamine Yamal. Yet Paris Saint-Germain’s Nuno Mendes

Video: Spain prodigy Lamine Yamal scores fantastic goal against France in Euro 2024. Lamine Yamal fired home a powerful rocket to lead Spain's comeback against France in the UEFA

Over the past year, at the age of just 17, Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal has almost won it all. A Euro 2024 trophy with Spain, Best Young Player at the Ballon d’Or ceremony, Copa del Rey and La Liga titles.

An outstanding football year, starting with the Euro 2024 title, ended bitterly for Lamine Yamal yesterday: The Spanish prodigy lost to Portugal in the Nations League final with 3:5 after a penalty

Lionel Messi picked out the players who he believed would be in contention for the Ballon d'Or award he has won eight times.

The 17-year-old was at his rampant best in Spain's 5-4 win vs France — but it was his second goal that gave a glimpse of how unusual he is