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Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has “reacted very well” following the disappointment of the Ballon d’Or being awarded to Harry Kane, his coach Hansi Flick said on Friday.
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“I think he’s honest, has the self-confidence and shows in the beginning of the season how good he is,” Flick told reporters.
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“I honestly think that, as the best in the world, maybe there are two of us, and this year I would deserve it because of what I’ve won,” he added.
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“I don’t think I need to (make a campaign for it), I’m not thinking about what I deserve, everyone can think what they like,” Yamal told reporters.
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Yamal, in sharp contrast, only turned 19 last Monday, the day before Spain beat France 2-0 in their semi-final.
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“Who would have imagined that the little child in the picture would go on to be somebody who, if the early promise is fulfilled, could well follow in the Argentinian’s footsteps,” the club said.
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The photograph shows a teenage Messi, then a promising Barcelona academy graduate, cradling and bathing baby Yamal during the charity photoshoot.
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Lamine Yamal is hoping to emulate Kylian Mbappe by winning the World Cup as a teenager, but first his Spain side will have to get the better of France and their superstar captain in Tuesday’s semi-final.
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“It’s very early, it’s unnecessary,” the 18-year-old told Spanish public broadcaster RTVE about his readiness to play an entire game.
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