Just a year ago, Lamine Yamal could do no wrong. At 17, he was the golden boy of Spanish football, dazzling the world as Spain lifted the Euro 2024 title and driving Barcelona to a domestic treble. Every touch made headlines, every goal seemed like the start of a new era. But perhaps the spotlight burned a little too bright. Because in 2025, Yamal is still making headlines, this time for all the wrong reasons.
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Now, at 18 years, he has found himself in the eye of controversy both on and off the pitch. His personal life has drawn plenty of tabloid attention, and his on-field form has dipped alarmingly.
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