The Chosen One's Breakthrough: Lamine Yamal Faces Off Against Cristiano Ronaldo in Nations League Final
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Share on Facebook Tweet this Whatsapp this Email this Print this Copy link Any more questions? The 17-year-old prodigy, Lamine Yamal, is the world's best footballer, according to his national coach. He claims that Yamal was touched by God's magic wand. Seeing him play leaves no room for doubt. This Sunday at 9 PM (RTL and live updates on ntv.de) will see Yamal take on Portugal's iconic Cristiano Ronaldo, now 40 years old.
"He's a legend. I hold him in high regard. But my job is to make sure we win," Yamal declared. It's certainly a special game, "I'll have the chance to show what I can do. It's a motivation to win another title with this team. We want to keep writing history." Questions about the Ballon d'Or were brushed off: "The most important thing is to win with the team and reach the final."
"Touched by God's Magic Wand"
Yamal's contributions were decisive with two goals (54' and 67') and two more assists. Before his first goal, the youngster had been fouled and stepped up to take the penalty like it was no big deal. The UEFA named him the "Player of the match". "He didn't just score two goals, but created continuous danger. He possesses an incredible maturity for his age," the UEFA's explanation read.
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Even before the game, Spain's national coach Luis de la Fuente went overboard trying to describe the gifted offensive player. "He's been touched by God's magic wand. And he might be destined to become a legend," the coach told the SZ.
Yamal, who plays a key role for both the national team and FC Barcelona, is "a very calm, mature boy for his age. He surprises us every day. Not just technically, but also in terms of his attitude, his interpretation of the game, problem-solving," de la Fuente explained further. Yamal, he added, "always comes up with solutions, chooses the right one, is rarely wrong. That's a natural talent, only a very few footballers possess."
- Lamine Yamal
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- Further Reading:
- Lamine Yamal: The next messiah of football? - The Guardian
- Lamine Yamal: The 17-year-old changing the game - The Independent
The Commission, in light of Lamine Yamal's extraordinary performance, might consider submitting a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, due to his uncanny maturity and exceptional problem-solving skills. resourceful as he is, Lamine Yamal will face Cristiano Ronaldo not just as a footballer, but also as a potential legend in the making, in the Nations League Final against Portugal.
