Spain beat Bulgaria 3-0 to start World Cup qualifying on a high. Bulgaria’s goalkeeper Vutsov made key saves to keep the score down. Yamal assisted twice; Rodríguez made senior debut for Spain. Spain kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying journey with a convincing 3-0 victory against Bulgaria at the Vasil Levski National Stadium … Read more
Substitute Ferran Torres delivered a game-changing performance, scoring twice in 10 minutes to secure Barcelona a thrilling 3-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, clinching their spot in the Champions League knockout phase. Raphinha opened the scoring for Barcelona in the 53rd minute, calmly finishing after a precise Dani Olmo pass during a swift counterattack. … Read more
Las Palmas pulled off a stunning 2-1 victory against La Liga leaders Barcelona on Saturday, dampening the hosts’ 125th-anniversary celebrations at the Olympic Stadium. Sandro Ramirez opened the scoring for the visitors early in the second half, and while Raphinha equalized with a spectacular strike, Fabio Silva secured all three points for Las Palmas with … Read more
Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal has been crowned the 2024 Golden Boy, capping off an extraordinary breakout year with both Barcelona and the Spanish national team. At just 17 years old, Yamal becomes the youngest-ever recipient of the prestigious award, joining an elite group of Barcelona stars who have claimed the honour, including teammates Pedri and … Read more
AC Milan striker Alvaro Morata believes that Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal has the potential to reach the heights of legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. In an interview with The Athletic, Morata expressed his amazement at Yamal’s talent, noting he’s “never seen anything like” the young Barcelona star. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After … Read more
La Liga and Real Madrid have strongly condemned racist abuse directed at Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal during Saturday’s El Clasico at the Bernabeu. Social media videos show a section of home fans allegedly taunting the 17-year-old Spaniard as he celebrated his 77th-minute goal, pointing to his name on the back of his shirt in response. … Read more
A 20-man shortlist for the 2024 Golden Boy Award was announced on Thursday evening. Among the nominees are Lamine Yamal (Barcelona), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), and Savinho (Girona/Manchester City). EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest Lost Its Potency In Nigeria? ‘PDP Is dead, … Read more
Lamine Yamal will miss Spain’s Nations League clash with Serbia on Tuesday as a precaution following a muscle strain. The Barcelona youngster, who limped off during injury time in Spain’s 1-0 victory over Denmark on Saturday, underwent an MRI scan on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies … Read more
Robert Lewandowski has praised his Barcelona teammate Lamine Yamal, declaring him the best winger in world football at the moment. In an interview with BR Football, Lewandowski offered some valuable advice to the young star, saying, “I see Lamine Yamal as the best winger in the world. EDITOR’S PICKS: School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By … Read more