Spain's head coach Luis de la Fuente believes that 17-year-old Lamine Yamal's impressive display in the Nations League semi-final against France has cemented his status as a Ballon d'Or contender. Yamal, who scored twice in a thrilling 5-4 victory, has been pivotal in Barcelona's success this season. His teammate Nico Williams also praised Yamal, urging continued humility. Despite the accolades, Yamal remains focused on his performance, emphasizing that results on the pitch speak louder than awards. Spain will face Portugal in the tournament final, highlighting their impressive journey.
Lamine has made a statement and has to win the Ballon d'Or. On the field, there were two of the best teams in the world. The game went in our favour.
I always tell my mother, the best thing is to talk on the pitch. France are a great team who make you suffer, which is normal. But we're very happy with the victory.
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