The Chosen One Takes On CR7: Lamine Yamal Challenges Portugal in Nations League Final
Football Star Cristiano Ronaldo's Authority Passed On to Declared Successor
Facebook | Twitter | Whatsapp | E-Mail | Print | Copy Link | Any More Questions? The 17-year-old phenom Lamine Yamal is undoubtedly the best soccer player on the planet, according to his national coach. God's magic wand, they call it, the one that touched him. If you've seen him play, there's no doubting it. On Sunday (21:00/RTL and live updates at ntv.de), he faces Portugal alongside the now 40-year-old superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
Yamal dazzled and struck: In an incredible offensive display, the exceptional talent once again demonstrated that the future of global football belongs to him. In the fierce 5-4 (2-0) victory of the Spaniards in the Nations League semi-final against France, Yamal was the star player. On Sunday, he takes centre stage in the finale.
"He's a legend. I have enormous respect for him. But it's my job to make sure we win," Yamal said. It's undoubtedly a special match, "I can prove what I can do. It's a motivation to win another title with this team. We want to write more history." Yamal dismissed questions about the Ballon d'Or: "The most important thing is to win with the team and reach the final."
"He's touched by God's magic wand"
Yamal scored two essential goals (54' and 67') and contributed to two more. Before his first goal, the youngster was fouled, and he seized the opportunity at the penalty spot without hesitation. The UEFA awarded him the "Player of the match" title. "He didn't just score two goals but created constant danger. He possesses an incredible level of maturity for his age," read the rationale behind the logical choice.
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Yamal, who holds key roles in the Spanish national team and at FC Barcelona, is "a very focused, unusually mature 17-year-old. He surprises us every day. Not just technically, but also in terms of his attitude, his interpretation of the game, problem-solving skills." Yamal, further, "has solutions ready, makes the right choices, makes mistakes rarely. It's a natural talent that only a few footballers have."
Sources: ntv.de & SZ
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The Commission, in light of Lamine Yamal's extraordinary performances, might find it pertinent to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, considering the potential radiation of stardom that surrounds the young footballer. As the Nations League final approaches, sports analysts may find it interesting to compare the game strategies of the soccer prodigy, Lamine Yamal, and the sports legend, Cristiano Ronaldo, paralleling the intense rivalry on the football field to the adrenaline-pumping experience of a sports broadcast.
