…football season, winning the European Golden Shoe ahead of Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal after finishing the Bundesliga campaign with 36 goals for Bayern Munich.The award marks Kane's second Golden Shoe, having also claimed the honour in 2024 with an identical tally of 36 league goals. Harry Kane has added another maj…
…shifts its focus towards Julian Alvarez, a decision reinforced by rising star Lamine Yamal's endorsement. As Osimhen continues to be one of Europe’s most sought-after forwards following a brilliant season, fans now wonder where his future lies amid competing interests from several top clubs.
…October, and Messi, Rodri, Cubarsi, Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane, Ousmane Dembele, Lamine Yamal and Michael Olise are all expected to contend for the award. Ballon d’Or 2026: Aitana Bonmati names three players that deserves to award
…took a hit after France and England both failed to reach the World Cup finalLamine Yamal and Lionel Messi remain in the running, with Messi chasing a record eighth Ballon d'Or at age 39Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Spain's Rodri has moved sharply up the 2026 Ballon d'Or power rankings after winn…
…Juventus forward Kenan Yıldız. Leading the updated rankings is Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal, whose valuation has risen by €20 million, bringing it to €220 million, thus making him the most valuable player in the world. Completing the top five in the latest valuation rankings are Manchester City striker Erling Haaland…
…has named his favourite to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or in a talkSPORT interviewLamine Yamal's World Cup triumph with Spain and stellar La Liga season have pushed him to the front of the raceHarry Kane's record of 61 goals in 51 appearances for Bayern Munich has kept him firmly in the conversationFind it fast with our new…
Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala was caught on camera punching Spain star Dani Olmo during the 2026 World Cup finalThe incident sparked widespread attention after footage of the altercation circulated online following the high-stakes matchAyala has since released a statement addressing what happened between him …
…victory was built on a young and technically gifted squad, with teenage forward Lamine Yamal among those central to the campaign. The side's dominance across the tournament reinforced their status as the foremost international team in world football at this moment.Mbappe also make history Legit.ng previously reported t…
Lamine Yamal makes history as first player under-20 to win UEFA Euro and FIFA World Cup Spain superstar Lamine Yamal has etched his name into football history after becoming the first player under the age of 20 to win both the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup. The Barcelona star ,19, achieved the miles…
…stretching the break to 27 minutes. In a first half that saw few and far chances, Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal forced first-half saves out of Argentina keeper Martinez. The game boiled over in stoppage time when Fernandez, who had already been cautioned, received a second yellow card for a reckless barge on Spain d…
…competition, culminating in a memorable victory over Argentina in the final.Cubarsí and Yamal set unique World Cup recordLegit.ng previously reported that Pau Cubarsí retained his place in Spain's starting XI alongside Aymeric Laporte for the World Cup final despite competition from more experienced defenders.The final…
…winning it again. I see Argentina winning this World Cup back to back. Sorry, Lamine Yamal, but the GOAT will have a say in this one too. "There will be no new Champions today."His Facebook post read:World Cup final: Man's prediction triggers reactionsLegit.ng has compiled some reactions to the man's predictions below:…
…trail passing of ex-Miss Universe Jamaica contestant LaToya Malcolm. Photo credit@latoyamalcolm>From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.Malcolm had represented herself on the national stage during the 2024 Miss Universe Jamaica Competition, earning admiration not just for her presence in the p…
Lionel Messi finally addressed the famous 2007 photo showing him bathing baby Lamine Yamal, calling the coincidence insaneBoth Argentina and Spain stars had stayed silent on the viral image until their paths crossed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup finalMessi praised Yamal as a fantastic player while admitting he hopes Spain…
…club FC Barcelona has explained how Lionel Messi’s now-iconic photograph with Lamine Yamal as a baby came to be, revealing that the moment was the result of a UNICEF charity project organised by the club’s foundation in 2008. The image, which resurfaced during Yamal’s breakthrough performances for Spain at Euro 2024 an…
…Cup final after La Albiceleste defeated England in the semi-final.Spain prodigy Lamine Yamal got his wish, having declared that he would love to face his idol and Argentina captain Lionel Messi in the World Cup final.
Spain star, Lamine Yamal's mansion in Barcelona hit by attempted burglary while playing at the World Cup An attempted burglary at the home of Spanish teenage sensation Lamine Yamal was foiled just hours after he helped Spain book only the second FIFA World Cup final appearance in the nation's history.Yamal, 19, played…
…star; the team is the star. When they shine, they shine collectively, even if you have Yamal. “Spain is not a team that depend on one player. France lost against a better team today. “Spain took the command of the game from the first minute until the last minute. They were active. They wanted it. France should have don…
…minute when Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after Spain teenager Lamine Yamal drew a foul with a heady play.France defender Lucas Digne was trying to collect the ball after an awkward bounce when Yamal, a day after his 19th birthday, raced in from behind to challenge in the penalty area.Yamal was kicked as…
GistReel Spain forward Lamine Yamal says reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup final would be the perfect birthday present as La Roja prepare to face France in Tuesday’s semi-final. The Barcelona youngster, who on Monday celebrated his 19th birthday, said his focus is on helping Spain book a place in Sunday’s final rather t…
…the favourites.” Spain’s hopes will once again rest heavily on teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, who celebrated his 19th birthday on Monday. The Barcelona winger arrived at the tournament recovering from a hamstring injury and initially struggled to find his rhythm. However, his performances have improved significantly,…
…seen.” Among players born in 2007, he is one of the finest in the world, with Lamine Yamal and Estevao. My expectations are big, but I am aware that it will be a long career. By the age of 16, Quenda was working with Ruben Amorim’s first-team group before the coach left Sporting for Manchester United, and he was quickl…
…Adegboyega Adeleye Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo and Spain teenage sensation Lamine Yamal have both been named in the starting line-ups for Tuesday’s blockbuster 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final clash. Portugal head coach Roberto Martínez has made one change to the side that defeated Croatia, recalling João Félix…
…general Rodri and boast an attacking line-up of Dani Olmo, Mikel Oyarzabal and Lamine Yamal. While Ronaldo is playing at his last World Cup, the 18-year-old Barcelona winger Yamal is at the opposite end of his career. The winners play co-hosts the United States or Belgium in the last eight. Ronaldo, the leading scorer…
Spain boss Luis de la Fuente said his side had silenced their doubters after Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal inspired a 4-0 thrashing of Saudi Arabia on Sunday. One of the pre-tournament favourites, La Roja’s World Cup got off to a slow start as they were held 0-0 by tournament debutants Cape Verde. Barcelona supersta…