Lamine Yamal

Messi and Yamal's viral baby photo takes centre stage before World Cup showdown

The Argentina captain reflected on the widely shared photograph taken in 2007, when Lamine Yamal was just five months old. Yamal's parents had won a charity photoshoot organised by Barcelona, where a 20-year-old Messi posed with the infant, creating an image that has resurfaced ahead of Sunday's final against Spain.

Spain reach World Cup final after 2-0 semi-final win over France

Spain secured their place in the World Cup final after beating France 2-0 in the semi-finals, with a first-half penalty and a second goal following defensive lapses after the break.

Top ten richest footballers at 2026 World Cup includes two Africans and 18-year-old

According to men’s lifestyle and culture magazine Esquire Australia, footballers have always earned huge salaries, but in recent years, many have grown into global celebrities and brand ambassadors, significantly boosting their wealth through endorsements and business ventures.

Lamine Yamal misses penalty as Girona beat Barcelona 2-1 in derby

Girona beat Barcelona 2-1 at Montilivi with Fran Beltran’s late winner after a missed Lamine Yamal penalty, tightening the La Liga title race and easing Girona’s relegation fears.

Inside 2025 Best FIFA vote: Why captains backed Dembélé

Ousmane Dembélé won the 2025 Best FIFA Men’s Player award in Qatar as national team captains’ ballots highlighted his peer respect, rising stars like Lamine Yamal and shifting global elite rankings.

Yamal's injury sparks tiff between Barca and Spain's Federation

A routine treatment for a persistent groin problem turned into a diplomatic flashpoint: Spain’s staff felt blindsided by the timing and the details, while Barça’s decisions over the player’s care have reignited old grievances about control, communication, and trust.

La Liga: Yamal shines as Barcelona rise in Spain following Real derby loss

After Real Madrid were thrashed 5-2 by rivals Atletico Madrid in a derby on Saturday, Hansi Flick's side had the chance to claim pole position above Xabi Alonso's side. Alvaro Odriozola gave Real Sociedad the lead against the run of play in the first half but Jules Kounde headed the Spanish champions level. Yamal, who missed the last four games with a groin injury, created the winner for Robert Lewandowski just moments after coming on as a second-half substitute.

Reports: PSG star Dembele to win Ballon D' Or award, beating Yamal, Salah

The world of football will gather for a glitzy ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris to discover who will be the next winners of an award dominated for so long by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. That duo won the Ballon d'Or 13 times between them from 2008 to 2023.

Pressure on as teenager Yamal inherits Messi's iconic 10 jersey at Barcelona

"I will work as hard as I can, give everything and try to make those Barca fans who are there happy and those who are at home"

Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal to be investigated over birthday party incident

Never Stop: Ronaldo scores as Portugal beat Spain to win Nations League final

Portugal twice went behind in regulation time but twice fought back to level the scores.

Barcelona's teenage star Yamal signs new six year contract

The youngster who made his Catalan debut as a 15-year-old in 2023 scored 18 goals and made 25 assists in 55 appearances as Barca won the La Liga.

Nostalgia for Barcelona as Yamal brings back memories of Lionel Messi

The young Spain international's stunning individual goal breathed life back into the game for the Catalans.

Barcelona wins dramatic Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid

Barca had been by far the better side in the first half and led through Pedri's fantastic first-time strike.