Lamine Yamal

“The 19-year-old winger was the focus of so much attention, but he initially struggled to find full fitness and finished with just one goal, in a group-stage win over Saudi Arabia.”

“In 2007, a 20-year-old Messi and Yamal, born in July of that year, posed together in a photo organised by Unicef (United Nations Children's Fund), the global agency which provides humanitarian and development to children and mothers worldwide.”

“But Yamal provided flashes of his brilliance in the semi-final defeat of France, winning the penalty that gave La Roja a crucial lead and having what would have been a superb third goal ruled out after a fractional offside decision.”

“Young sensation Lamine Yamal has continued to announce himself on the biggest stage, while midfield maestro Rodri has provided control and stability in the middle of the park.”

“Lucas Digne didn't get enough purchase on his attempted headed clearance and as the Aston Villa player instinctively swung out a leg he kicked Yamal, sending the Barcelona star crashing to the turf.”

“Yamal's stunning goal in the Euro 2024 semi-final against Mbappe's France helped Spain to a 2-1 victory.”

“Spain beat England, and Yamal was named young player of the tournament.”

“Yamal, who will go into Tuesday's blockbuster just a day after turning 19, says Spain have nothing to fear.”

“The prodigiously gifted Lamine Yamal is the team's most potent attacker on paper but the teenager arrived in the United States still recovering from a late-season injury and has netted just once in five games.”

“The 18-year-old Barcelona sensation played 85 minutes in California, his longest outing so far at the World Cup following a hamstring injury.”