Sports News of Thursday, 11 July 2024
Source: www.mynigeria.com
Lamine Yamal has become a household name in world football as the young Spaniard continues to mesmerize fans with his dazzling displays on the pitch.
Still only 16 years old, the Barcelona prodigy continues to produce record-breaking performances for the Catalan giants and the Spanish national team, with his latest jaw-dropping performance coming in the Euros semi-final clash against France on Tuesday, July 9.
Yamal scored a stunning goal, curling the ball from 25 yards out to beat France goalkeeper Mike Maignan and become the youngest player to score at the Euros.
The Barcelona winger has also recorded three assists in the tournament, helping La Roja secure their place in the grand finale.
Here is a list of records held by the youngster, who turns 17 in the coming days:
◉ The 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 player ever to score at the Euros.
◉ The 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 player ever to assist at the Euros.
◉ The 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 player ever to feature at the Euros.
◉ The 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 player ever to feature in el Clásico.
◉ The 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 player ever to score in La Liga game.
◉ The 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 player ever to assist in Barça’s shirt.
◉ The 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 player ever in Barcelona’s history to reach 50 official games.
◉ The 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 player ever to feature in UEFA Champions League knockout game.
◉ The 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 player ever player to score a brace in La Liga history.
◉ The 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 player ever to reach top three podium of the Golden Boy.
At 15 years, 9 months, and 16 days old, Lamine made his first-team debut on April 29, 2023, replacing Gavi in the 83rd minute of Barcelona's 4–0 victory against Real Betis in La Liga.
He made his debut for Spain on September 8, 2023, scoring in the 74th minute of a 7–1 thrashing against Georgia.
Lamine will turn 17 on the eve of the Euros final on Saturday, July 13.
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