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The 2025 Globe Soccer Awards honored the world’s football elite in Dubai on Sunday, with Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembélé claiming top individual accolades. The ceremony, now in its 16th year, celebrated achievements across...
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A masterful performance from Barcelona’s wingers secured a decisive victory, pushing the Catalan side further ahead in the title race.
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Barcelona defeated Villarreal 2-0 to open a four-point lead at the top of La Liga.
Raphinha won and converted an early penalty...
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A generational clash is set for March 27 in Qatar, where Spain and Argentina will contest the Finalissima, pitting Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal against the iconic Lionel Messi for the first time at the senior level. The match at Lusail Stadium will see the reigning European and...
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Lionel Messi’s ballot for The Best FIFA Men’s Player award has placed former Barcelona teammate Ousmane Dembélé in first, followed by Kylian Mbappé and young sensation Lamine Yamal, a hierarchy reflecting personal insight into talent that has stirred global football conversation...
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Barcelona overcame an early deficit and a glaring missed penalty from Robert Lewandowski to defeat Atletico Madrid 3-1, with young stars Pedri and Lamine Yamal orchestrating a vital comeback at the Camp Nou.
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Barcelona secured a crucial 3-1 victory over Atletico...
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In an interview with CBS, Barcelona’s 18-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal expressed deep respect for Lionel Messi but firmly stated his desire to carve his own legacy, declaring, “I don’t want to be him.”
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Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal says he does not want to be the...
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Barcelona rallied to a 3-1 comeback win over Alaves, temporarily claiming La Liga's top spot. The match at Camp Nou showcased a team educating itself on resilience, engaging through early adversity, and ultimately being empowered by the creative mastery of its young stars.
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Barcelona face a crucial UEFA Champions League test as they travel to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea, with both teams level on 7 points and fighting for a Top 8 finish. In what Hansi Flick has described as a "must-win" fixture, Barça's European future hinges on overcoming a...
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Barcelona marked their emotional return to Camp Nou with a dominant 4-0 victory over Athletic Club, sending a powerful message to their rivals. A Lamine Yamal-inspired performance saw Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres secure a crucial win that pulls them level with Real Madrid...
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Ousmane Dembélé and Lamine Yamal lead the nominees for The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025, renewing their rivalry after a controversial Ballon d’Or outcome. This moment explores the tension between established excellence and emerging genius in global football.
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Dembélé...
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FIFPRO has unveiled its 2025 Men's World 11, a team chosen by over 26,000 professional players, with Barcelona's 18-year-old Lamine Yamal making history as the youngest-ever selection and Paris Saint-Germain asserting club dominance with five inclusions.
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The team was...
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Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has sought a second medical opinion from external doctors concerning his persistent groin issue, with the possibility of surgery now under discussion. The 18-year-old prodigy continues to feel discomfort for over a month after the initial injury...
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Football icons Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been included in the 26-man shortlist for the 2025 FIFPro Men’s World XI, an award voted on by professional players worldwide. The list, revealed on Monday, showcases a blend of enduring legends and emerging young talents like...
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Barcelona captain, Frenkie de Jong, has publicly condemned Real Madrid players for their "over the top" post-match confrontation with teenage winger Lamine Yamal. Following a volatile El Clásico that ended 2-1 in Madrid's favor, the Dutch midfielder criticized veterans like Dani...
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Real Madrid's 2-1 El Clásico victory was overshadowed by a fiery post-match confrontation, with captain Dani Carvajal and forward Vinicius Jr. confronting Barcelona's teenage star Lamine Yamal. According to reports and video evidence, the clash began when Carvajal approached the...
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Real Madrid's 2-1 victory over Barcelona in a fiery El Clásico was followed by a heated on-pitch exchange, with Vinicius Junior confronting young rival Lamine Yamal. According to reports, the Brazilian star approached the Barcelona winger after the final whistle to question...
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Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, at just 18, has shattered a 22-year record by becoming the youngest footballer to enter Forbes' list of the top 10 highest-paid athletes. His expected earnings of $43 million place him among the sport's financial elite, a domain still commanded by Al...
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Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has been sidelined for three weeks with a recurring groin injury, forcing him to miss Spain’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Bulgaria. The 18-year-old, who recently returned to action, aggravated the issue in Barcelona’s Champions...
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La Liga president Javier Tebas has claimed that Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal lost the 2025 Ballon d’Or to Ousmane Dembélé primarily due to his youth, suggesting the 18-year-old would have won if he were older. Despite Yamal’s exceptional season, winning La Liga and Euro 2024, Dembélé’s...
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Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele has been crowned the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner, fending off strong competition from Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal. The French international secured football’s most prestigious individual award after a stellar season in which he...