UEFA Champions League: Torres gives Barcelona 1-0 win at Porto; Yamal becomes youngest UCL starter
1 year, 2 months ago

UEFA Champions League: Torres gives Barcelona 1-0 win at Porto; Yamal becomes youngest UCL starter

The Hindu  

Ferran Torres scored after replacing the injured Robert Lewandowski to help Barcelona win 1-0 at Porto on Wednesday, while teenager Lamine Yamal became the youngest starter in the history of the Champions League. Xavi said that while the win was nothing to brag about, he would take it since his team showed the character needed to win ugly on the road in the Champions League “We were far from our best, but this is Europe, this was Porto, and we left it all on the field today,” Xavi said. Porto swarmed Oriol Romeu, the holding midfielder who has replaced Sergio Busquets this season at Barcelona, every time he touched the ball and that succeeded in disrupting the visitors’ possession-based attack. “As long as that remains the case, we have to show more calm, more patience, and more character.” The second half was all about Porto attacking in waves and Barcelona relying on center back pair Jules Koundé and Ronald Araújo, along with goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, to keep them at bay.

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Lamine Yamal ready to return for Barcelona after ankle injury
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Lamine Yamal ready to return for Barcelona after ankle injury

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Lamine Yamal is ready to return for Barcelona after recovering from an injury to his right ankle, coach Hansi Flick said Friday. But I think he can and he will play.” Yamal picked up his injury in a 5-2 win at Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League three weeks ago. The 17-year-old forward missed three games …

Lamine Yamal wins 2024 Golden Boy award after stellar year for Barcelona and Spain
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Lamine Yamal wins 2024 Golden Boy award after stellar year for Barcelona and Spain

The Hindu  

Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has won the 2024 Golden Boy award, capping a year in which he helped Spain win Euro 2024, and at 17 years and four months is the youngest-ever winner of the prize, Italian sports newspaper Tuttosport reported on Wednesday. He became the youngest player to win the Euros when Spain beat England 2-1 in the final, …

Barcelona’s Yamal and Lewandowski out due to injuries
1 month, 1 week ago

Barcelona’s Yamal and Lewandowski out due to injuries

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — There was more bad news for Barcelona a day after its second Spanish league loss, with the club saying Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski are sidelined by injuries. Many of the goals came with help from 17-year-old Yamal, one of Barcelona’s most dangerous forwards in an attack that has outscored opponents 40-12 in La Liga and 15-5 …

Youngest Goalscorer in El Clasico Breaks Records, Makes Barcelona History
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Youngest Goalscorer in El Clasico Breaks Records, Makes Barcelona History

The Hindu  

Spanish youngster Lamine Yamal became the youngest goalscorer in El Clasico goal when he netted in the 77th minute to give Barcelona a 3-0 lead against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday. He broke the record of fellow Barca footballer Alfonso Navarro in men’s football and that of Vicky López in women’s football.

Real Madrid suffers shock defeat to Lille in Champions League as Mbappe comes off bench
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Real Madrid suffers shock defeat to Lille in Champions League as Mbappe comes off bench

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe came off the bench but couldn't prevent defending champion Real Madrid from losing 1-0 at unheralded Lille in the revamped Champions League. With Mbappe a substitute after a minor hamstring injury, the opening goal came from Canada striker Jonathan David 's penalty deep into first-half stoppage time. Italian team Atalanta coasted to a 3-0 win over Ukraine's Shakhtar …

Young stars Yamal and Wirtz shine in Champions League but with mixed results
3 months ago

Young stars Yamal and Wirtz shine in Champions League but with mixed results

Associated Press  

Shortly after lighting up the European Championship, two of the world’s most exciting young players shone on club soccer’s biggest stage. Teenager Lamine Yamal’s goal couldn’t prevent 10-man Barcelona from falling to a 2-1 defeat at Monaco on Thursday in the Champions League — ending the Spanish club’s perfect start to the season. Meanwhile, it took Florian Wirtz less than …

Endrick makes Madrid debut and becomes youngest foreign player to score for club in Spanish league
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Endrick makes Madrid debut and becomes youngest foreign player to score for club in Spanish league

Associated Press  

MADRID — Endrick needed only 10 minutes to make an impression in his debut with Real Madrid. The goal made Endrick the youngest foreign player to score for Madrid in the Spanish league at 18 years, 35 days, surpassing Frenchman Raphael Varane, who was 18 years, 152 days when he scored in 2011. He’s a center forward and very dangerous …

Spain’s 16-year-old Lamine Yamal becomes youngest-ever scorer at Euros with stunner against France in semifinal
5 months, 1 week ago

Spain’s 16-year-old Lamine Yamal becomes youngest-ever scorer at Euros with stunner against France in semifinal

The Hindu  

Lamine Yamal became the youngest player ever to score at the European Championship when the 16-year-old netted a stunning goal for Spain in its European Championship semifinal 2-1 victory over France on Tuesday. "I will celebrate my birthday in Germany with my team.” 🤯🚀 Lamine Yamal scored this insane goal against France U17 during the U17 Euro semi-finals last year. …

UEFA Euro 2024: Spain’s wonderkid Lamine Yamal upstages Ronaldo and Mbappe
5 months, 2 weeks ago

UEFA Euro 2024: Spain’s wonderkid Lamine Yamal upstages Ronaldo and Mbappe

Al Jazeera  

Spain reached the Euro 2024 final with a 2-1 win against France and a goal for the ages from their prodigy, Lamine Yamal. “I only ask to win, win and win,” said Yamal, who will turn 17 on Saturday – the day before the Euro 2024 final in Berlin. “I don’t try to think about it too much, just enjoy …

Spain’s 16-year-old Lamine Yamal becomes youngest-ever scorer at European Championship
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Spain’s 16-year-old Lamine Yamal becomes youngest-ever scorer at European Championship

Associated Press  

MUNICH — Lamine Yamal became the youngest player ever to score at the European Championship when the 16-year-old netted a stunning goal for Spain in its European Championship semifinal 2-1 victory over France on Tuesday. “I will celebrate my birthday in Germany with my team.” Spain’s Lamine Yamal, center, scores his side’s first goal during a semifinal match between Spain …

Germany out to stop Lamine Yamal show in blockbuster Euro 2024 quarterfinal
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Germany out to stop Lamine Yamal show in blockbuster Euro 2024 quarterfinal

Associated Press  

STUTTGART, Germany — Spain wonderkid Lamine Yamal has had a charmed run in the European Championship. We want to have the ball, not hurt the player.” Yamal came to Euro 2024 with a bunch of ‘youngest’ records, and has inevitably set more. He became the youngest player to feature at a men’s Euro when he started in Spain’s opening 3-0 …

Spain thrash Croatia 3-0 in Euro 2024 opener as Yamal makes history
6 months, 1 week ago

Spain thrash Croatia 3-0 in Euro 2024 opener as Yamal makes history

New Indian Express  

BERLIN: Spain made a dream start to Euro 2024 as Alvaro Morata scored in a statement 3-0 victory over Croatia in Berlin on Saturday, with Lamine Yamal becoming the youngest player in the competition's history. Yamal made his mark with the assist for Dani Carvajal to effectively kill the game as a contest on the stroke of half-time, while Croatia …

Spanish wonderkid Lamine Yamal becomes the YOUNGEST player in history to feature at the European Championships.... as he's picked to start against Croatia in Germany
6 months, 1 week ago

Spanish wonderkid Lamine Yamal becomes the YOUNGEST player in history to feature at the European Championships.... as he's picked to start against Croatia in Germany

Daily Mail  

Spain winger Lamine Yamal has become the youngest ever player to feature at the European Championships. And at 16 years and 338, Yamal has broken yet another record as he's become the youngest player in history to play the Euros having been named in Spain's XI against Croatia. Lamine Yamal has become the youngest ever player to feature at the …

Euro 2024: Spain vs Croatia: Lamine Yamal to become youngest ever player to feature in UEFA championship
6 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: Spain vs Croatia: Lamine Yamal to become youngest ever player to feature in UEFA championship

The Hindu  

Lamine Yamal will become the youngest player ever to feature at a European Championship after Spain coach Luis de la Fuente selected him to start their first match against Croatia on June 15. The Barcelona winger, 16 years and 338 days old, will beat Polish international Kacper Kozlowski, who played at Euro 2020 at 17 years and 246 days old. …

Spain place faith in youngsters with Lamine Yamal set to star at Euro 2024
6 months, 1 week ago

Spain place faith in youngsters with Lamine Yamal set to star at Euro 2024

The Independent  

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Spain entrusts youngsters Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams with its Euro hopes
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Spain entrusts youngsters Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams with its Euro hopes

Associated Press  

While Spain will always be Spain, trying to deprive opponents of the ball with its possession-based passing game, its hopes of making a deep run at the European Championship will rest on a pair of young, fast forwards. If Morata is not in top form, then De la Fuente would likely have to turn to Real Madrid bench player Joselu …

Barcelona celebrates another talented teenager making a successful move from its La Masia academy
1 year, 2 months ago

Barcelona celebrates another talented teenager making a successful move from its La Masia academy

Associated Press  

MADRID — Barcelona coach Xavi knows from his own experience that taking a chance on youngsters at the club’s famous La Masia soccer academy usually pays off. They don’t look scared out there.” Xavi has had to expedite the debuts of some players because of a series of injuries to the regular starters, but the way they’ve come through when …

Barcelona's new wonderkid Marc Guiu hails his 'perfect' debut after 17-year-old striker scored the winner against Athletic Bilbao just 30 seconds after coming on
1 year, 2 months ago

Barcelona's new wonderkid Marc Guiu hails his 'perfect' debut after 17-year-old striker scored the winner against Athletic Bilbao just 30 seconds after coming on

Daily Mail  

Marc Guiu was thrilled with his 'perfect' moment after the 17-year-old scored the winner on his Barcelona debut - as coach Xavi hailed his impact. The teenager scored just 30 seconds after coming on to settle Sunday night's LaLiga clash with Athletic Bilbao, latching onto a pass from Joao Felix before sliding home a low shot. 17-year-old Marc Guiu celebrates …

Barcelona kid Marc Guiu, 17, scores the winner just 30 seconds after coming off the bench for his debut as Xavi unearths another gem to put his side a point behind Real Madrid
1 year, 2 months ago

Barcelona kid Marc Guiu, 17, scores the winner just 30 seconds after coming off the bench for his debut as Xavi unearths another gem to put his side a point behind Real Madrid

Daily Mail  

Barcelona's teenage substitute Marc Guiu scored late in the second half on his debut to secure a 1-0 home win over Athletic Bilbao in LaLiga, sending Xavi Hernandez's side up to third, one point behind Real Madrid ahead of next week's Clasico. The 17-year-old Barca youth product latched onto a pass on the edge of the box and beat goalkeeper …

Barcelona teenager Yamal becomes youngest La Liga scorer in 2-2 draw at Granada
1 year, 2 months ago

Barcelona teenager Yamal becomes youngest La Liga scorer in 2-2 draw at Granada

The Hindu  

Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal added his name to the record books again on Sunday, becoming the youngest scorer in the Spanish league in Barcelona’s 2-2 draw at Granada. He scored an important goal.” Yamal’s goal helped Barcelona pull closer after Bryan Zaragoza put the hosts 2-0 ahead with a couple of goals in the first half-hour, including one less than …

Barcelona teenager Yamal becomes youngest scorer in Spanish league in 2-2 draw at Granada
1 year, 2 months ago

Barcelona teenager Yamal becomes youngest scorer in Spanish league in 2-2 draw at Granada

Associated Press  

MADRID — Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal added his name to the record books again on Sunday, becoming the youngest scorer in the Spanish league in Barcelona’s 2-2 draw at Granada. He scored an important goal.” Yamal’s goal helped Barcelona pull closer after Bryan Zaragoza put the hosts 2-0 ahead with a couple of goals in the first half-hour, including one …

Barca wonderkid Lacine Yamal extends contract until 2026
1 year, 2 months ago

Barca wonderkid Lacine Yamal extends contract until 2026

The Hindu  

Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal has extended his contract with the Spanish giant until 2026, the club announced on Monday. The new deal signed by the 16-year-old includes a one billion-euro release clause, similar to those put in place in recent times for the club’s other young stars Gavi and Pedri. Yamal became Barcelona’s youngest debutant at 15 years and 290 …

Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Spain thrashes Cyprus 6-0 in 16-year-old Yamal’s first start
1 year, 3 months ago

Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Spain thrashes Cyprus 6-0 in 16-year-old Yamal’s first start

The Hindu  

Ferran Torres scored twice to help Spain earn a comfortable 6-0 win against bottom side Cyprus in a Euro 2024 Group A qualifier on Tuesday, with Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal becoming his country’s youngest-ever starter aged 16 years and 61 days. It was another record for Spain’s Yamal, who had become his country’s youngest international and goalscorer on Friday when …

Lamine Yamal becomes youngest player to score in a European qualifier as Spain routs Georgia 7-1
1 year, 3 months ago

Lamine Yamal becomes youngest player to score in a European qualifier as Spain routs Georgia 7-1

Associated Press  

TBILISI, Georgia — Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to score in a European Championship qualifier as Spain beat Georgia 7-1 on Friday. Yamal’s strike in the 74th minute also saw him make history as Spain’s youngest goal scorer. Yamal had come on as a first-half substitute to become the youngest player to appear for Spain, a record also previously …

History-maker! Barcelona teen Lamine Yamal becomes Spain's youngest-ever international and celebrates by netting side's seventh goal in dream debut for the 16-year-old
1 year, 3 months ago

History-maker! Barcelona teen Lamine Yamal becomes Spain's youngest-ever international and celebrates by netting side's seventh goal in dream debut for the 16-year-old

Daily Mail  

Lamine Yamal has made Spanish football history by becoming the youngest player to make an appearance for the national team, and celebrated by scoring his first goal for his country. The Barcelona teenager came on as a first half sub in Spain's Euro 2024 qualifier against Georgia to set a new record as the country's youngest ever international at 16 …

Yamal becomes youngest player to score for Spain in 7-1 rout of Georgia
1 year, 3 months ago

Yamal becomes youngest player to score for Spain in 7-1 rout of Georgia

The Hindu  

Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to score in a European Championship qualifier as Spain beat Georgia 7-1 on Friday. Yamal’s strike in the 74th minute also saw him make history as Spain’s youngest goal scorer. Yamal had come on as a first-half substitute to become the youngest player to appear for Spain, a record also previously held by Gavi …

Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Barcelona’s 16-year-old Lamine Yamal gets first senior Spain call-up
1 year, 3 months ago

Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Barcelona’s 16-year-old Lamine Yamal gets first senior Spain call-up

The Hindu  

Barcelona’s 16-year-old forward Lamine Yamal received a first senior call-up for Spain, as manager Luis de la Fuente named his squad on Friday for next week’s Euro 2024 Group A matches against Georgia and Cyprus. Yamal has established himself as an important part of Barca’s forward line in the early stages of the season and was named man of the …

16-year-old Yamal helps Barcelona fight back for 4-3 win at Villarreal
1 year, 3 months ago

16-year-old Yamal helps Barcelona fight back for 4-3 win at Villarreal

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Teenager Lamine Yamal helped Barcelona fight back to win a 4-3 thriller at Villarreal in the Spanish league on Sunday. The 16-year-old forward set up Gavi Páez’s opening goal for Barcelona, hit the woodwork twice and played a key role in Robert Lewandowski’s winning goal as an entertaining game finished in the visitors’ favor. I was scared …

LaLiga: Barcelona thrash Real Betis to stay ahead of rampant Real Madrid
1 year, 7 months ago

LaLiga: Barcelona thrash Real Betis to stay ahead of rampant Real Madrid

Firstpost  

Barcelona thrashed 10-man Real Betis 4-0 on Saturday to move a step closer to winning La Liga for the first time since 2019. With his side comfortably winning, Xavi brought on 15-year-old forward Lamine Yamal to become the club’s youngest ever player to debut in La Liga. The Pole, La Liga’s top scorer, reacted after Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema earlier …

Lamine Yamal becomes Barca’s youngest ever La Liga player
1 year, 7 months ago

Lamine Yamal becomes Barca’s youngest ever La Liga player

The Hindu  

Barcelona brought on 15-year-old forward Lamine Yamal in their 4-0 win over Real Betis on Saturday to make him their youngest ever player in La Liga. The Catalan club said he was their second youngest player of all time, behind Albert Almasque in 1902 who played in the Macaya cup at 13 years, 11 months and six days old. The …

La Liga: Barcelona edges closer to title with 4-0 win over 10-man Betis
1 year, 7 months ago

La Liga: Barcelona edges closer to title with 4-0 win over 10-man Betis

The Hindu  

Andreas Christensen, Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha were on target as Barcelona thrashed 10-man Real Betis 4-0 on Saturday to tighten its grip on the top spot and moved a step closer to their 27th La Liga title. Barca’s job was made easier by Betis defender Edgar Gonzalez, who came off the bench in the 12th minute to replace an injured …

La Liga: Coach Xavi hails ‘fearless’ 15-year-old, Yamal, after Barca call-up
1 year, 8 months ago

La Liga: Coach Xavi hails ‘fearless’ 15-year-old, Yamal, after Barca call-up

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez praised “fearless” 15-year-old winger Lamine Yamal after including him in the squad for the first time, to face Atletico Madrid on Sunday in La Liga. “Everyone in the squad list has the chance of playing,” said Xavi, who could make Yamal the youngest Barcelona player of all time. “He’s an innate talent, the new generations, the …

Ansu Fati, Barcelona’s brilliant record breaker, and the injury that changed everything
1 year, 11 months ago

Ansu Fati, Barcelona’s brilliant record breaker, and the injury that changed everything

New York Times  

“Mum, I’m going to the first team,” Ansu Fati exclaimed over the phone when he heard the news. “Ansu Fati has something special — it’s not normal for anybody to score so many goals so soon,” Valverde said after the game against Valencia. “This is what the scientific criteria and that’s OK.” Fati was due to return to the field …

Champions League: Barca qualifies for round of 16 with 4-0 win over Dynamo Kiev
4 years ago

Champions League: Barca qualifies for round of 16 with 4-0 win over Dynamo Kiev

The Hindu  

An inexperienced Barcelona side missing Lionel Messi eventually cruised to a 4-0 win away to Dynamo Kiev on Tuesday to reach the Champions League knockout stages for the 17th consecutive season, continuing its 100 per cent start in the competition. Every player showed hunger and the young players gave good displays too.” With his team on the verge of qualifying …

Fati becomes youngest Spain scorer in 4-0 win over Ukraine
4 years, 3 months ago

Fati becomes youngest Spain scorer in 4-0 win over Ukraine

Associated Press  

MADRID — Teenager Ansu Fati became the youngest player to score for Spain in a 4-0 win against Ukraine in the Nations League on Sunday. Fati scored Spain’s third goal from outside the area in the 32nd minute to become the country’s youngest scorer at the age of 17 years, 311 days. Spain coach Luis Enrique said he had rarely …

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