Spain: “Lamine Yamal is becoming an absolute football legend”, Luis de la Fuente

The Spanish manager enthuses about the young star

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Spain: “Lamine Yamal is becoming an absolute football legend”, Luis de la Fuente

03.10.26 FT UEFA Nations League A

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On Saturday evening, Lamine Yamal continued his exceptional start to the season by opening the scoring in the 6th minute against the Czech Republic (3-1) in the Nations League.

Having already scored in the opening minutes against England (3-2) and Croatia (4-1), Lamine Yamal struck again on Saturday evening. The young FC Barcelona star continues to earn even more admiration from his manager, Luis de la Fuente.

“He continues to surprise us day after day. I believe he has so much talent and so much quality that the best is still to come from Lamine. He continues to grow by leaps and bounds. He is a key player for the national team. He excels in every aspect of his position. He is already a reference at international level, and he is becoming a legendary player. He is becoming an absolute football legend,” said the manager of the world champions.

🇪🇸 Luis de la Fuente on Lamine Yamal: “He’s on his way to become an absolute football legend”.

“This is my view. If he was the only Spanish player in the run for Ballon d’Or, I’d say he’s the absolute best… but there are more of our players and I respect them”. pic.twitter.com/vjodn4IHzH
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 3, 2026

Just days before the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony, Yamal continues to make an impression.

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