Just 17 years old, Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal is already one of the mainstays of the Spanish national team.The teenage sensation was the star of the show for La Roja last summer as they won the

Manager Luis de la Fuente did not hold back in his admiration and for the teen sensation whose breathtaking talent had helped guide Spain to the brink of another trophy.The reigning European champions had just come out on top 5-4 in a thrilling Uefa Nations League last-four win over World Cup runners-up France to set up Sunday's final against Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal.

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has named his 2025 Ballon d'Or favourite, with Lamine Yamal and Ousmane Dembele expected to square off for the award.