Is Lamine Yamal the heir to Messi's throne?

The Athletic FC Podcast

07/12/24

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Lamine Yamal turns 17 the day before Spain’s Euro 2024 final against England and he’s already produced the moment of the tournament with his wonder goal in the semi-final win over France.

So how did he get so good so young?

And will his club side Barcelona be able to keep hold of him in the long term?

Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's Pol Ballus, who is out in Germany covering Spain at Euro 2024 as well as La Liga writer Dermot Corrigan is analyse the rise of Lamine Yamal and look ahead to what could await him on his return to Barcelona.

Host: Adam Leventhal

With: Pol Ballus and Dermot Corrigan

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Guy Clarke

Perfection, by Lamine Yamal - The Athletic

The story behind the viral photos of Lionel Messi and a baby Lamine Yamal - The Athletic

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Are England good or just lucky?

July 11, 2024

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England left it late, but thanks for Ollie Watkins' last minute winner are through to the final at Euro 2024.

So are they now good, or just really lucky having relied on a number of big moments throughout the tournament?

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Oli Kay who was in Dortmund for the 2-1 win over the Netherlands as well as Jack Pitt-Brooke and Tim Spiers to analyse England's route to the final and the role of manager Gareth Southgate.

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Oli Kay, Jack Pitt-Brooke and Tim Spiers

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Guy Clarke

England, a team of comebacks, late winners and finals. These are extraordinary times - The Athletic

Ollie Watkins, Cole Palmer and an England goal that was worth the wait - The Athletic

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