Lamine Yamal, it's over

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By: Manu Tournoux

Lamine Yamal, it's over

Author of a double in front of the French team, Lamine Yamal was not decisive (nor even brilliant) during the final of the League of Nations lost to penalties by Spain against Portugal.

What if Nuno Mendes had made a boost to his PSG teammate Ousmane Dembélé in the Golden Ball race? The left side did not do lace during the final of the League of Nations between Portugal and Spain, Sunday in Munich. He scored a goal and gave a decisive pass to Cristiano Ronaldo, while museing Lamine Yamal! What offer him the title of player of the match after the Portuguese coronation on penalties (2-2, 5-3 TAB).

Three days after his double against the French team in the semi-finals (5-4) on Thursday, Lamine Yamal was again expected to wreak havoc on his right wing but it was not. Not necessarily requested by his teammates, the 17 -year -old left -hander struck very little. Besides Nuno Mendes, even Ronaldo managed to chew the ball! Transparent over the second period, the native of Catalonia was released at halftime from the extension, replaced by Yeremy Pino.

Note that the prodigy soon to be major (next July 13) had always been decisive with the Roja in a direct elimination match, in the Euro last year (in the final of Georgia, in the quarter -final against Germany, during the half against the Blues and in the final against Spain), as well as during the half of Thursday against the French team.

Finished season for Lamine Yamal

Big favorite in the 2025 Golden Ball in the company of a “Dembouz” winner of the Champions League, Lamine Yamal fell into the rank in the last match of her immense season. Yet another XXL performance and a collective trophy would have unrolled the red carpet to the coronation of the reward for France Football. His discretion at the Allianz Arena could play in favor of DembĂ©lĂ© if the latter shines during the Club World Cup (he is nevertheless the moment injured in a thigh and will miss the first round).

Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana (of his full name) played a total of 62 matches in club and selection, for an impressive total of 21 goals and 22 assists. Kylian MbpapĂ©, Ousmane DembĂ©lĂ© and even his teammate Raphinha display better stats, but it is compulsory to remember that the 100 voters of the Ballon d'Or must not only take into account the figures. THE “Impressive character” is part of the first criterion to meet!

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.