L. de la Fuente: 'L. Yamalis is on the verge of becoming a football legend'

2026-10-04 10:28 © afp

The Spanish national team defeated the Czech Republic 3:1 in the UEFA Nations League.

Head coach Luis de la Fuente praised Lamine Yamal, who scored a goal:

"L. Yamal is on his way to becoming a total football legend."

"That is my view."

"If he were the only Spaniard in the running for the Ballon d'Or award, I would say that he would be absolutely the best..."

But there are more Spanish players, and I respect them."

The 19-year-old Lamine Yamal has scored eight goals and provided six assists in 38 matches this season.

Last season, 19-year-old Lamine Yamal won two titles with FC Barcelona.

He became a world champion with the Spanish national team.