Luis de la Fuente, Spain's coach, praised 17-year-old Lamine Yamal after his standout performance in the UEFA Nations League semifinal against France, where he scored twice in a thrilling 5-4 victory. During the match, Yamal was central to Spain's offensive play and was later named the MVP. His excellent display has ignited discussions about the Ballon d'Or competition between him and Paris Saint-Germain's Ousmane Dembélé. Yamal expressed his contentment with the attention but emphasized the importance of consistent performance over the year.
"Lamine Yamal has made a statement tonight and shown that he should win the Ballon d'Or," De la Fuente told RTVE after Yamal had been named MVP.
"I always say the same thing to mum, that I try to give my all. That is what motivates me and what gets me up in the morning."
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