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Spain coach backs Lamine Yamal to become football legend

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has praised Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal’s rapid development, saying the forward is on course to become one of football’s greats.

By OYEBODE OLUWAFEMI EMMANUEL

1 min read 5 views Updated Oct 12, 2026
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has backed Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal to develop into a football legend, praising the teenager’s talent and rapid progress with both club and country.
De la Fuente said Yamal would be his leading choice if he were Spain’s only contender for the Ballon d’Or, but stressed that several Spanish players also deserve recognition. His comments came amid another strong international spell for the 19-year-old, who has continued to play a major role in Spain’s attack.
Yamal has established himself among world football’s leading young players after breaking several age records for Barcelona and Spain. De la Fuente has repeatedly praised his ability to combine individual quality with the needs of the national team. 

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Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has praised Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal’s rapid development, saying the forward is on course to become one of football’s greats. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has backed Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal to develop into a football legend, praising the teenager’s talent and rapid progress with both club and country.De la Fuente...

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  • Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has praised Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal’s rapid development, saying the forward is on course to become one of football’s greats.
  • Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has backed Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal to develop into a football legend, praising the teenager’s talent and rapid progress with both club and country.De la Fuente said Yamal would be his leading choice if he were Spain’s only contender for the Ballon d’Or, but stressed that several Spanish players also deserve recognition.
  • His comments came amid another strong international spell for the 19-year-old, who has continued to play a major role in Spain’s attack.Yamal has established himself among world football’s leading young players after breaking several age records for Barcelona and Spain.
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Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has praised Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal’s rapid development, saying the forward is on course to become one of football’s greats. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has backed Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal to develop into a football legend, praising the teenager’s talent and rapid progress with both club and country.De la Fuente...

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October 4, 2026

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