'Legend' or 'regrets'? A final that will define Lamine Yamal's World Cup
Lamine Yamal may not have had a sparkling World Cup but victory for Spain in Sunday's World Cup final would write a very different narrative.
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Notable Quotes
"Obviously I want to score but I don't go on to the pitch thinking about that. I do it thinking about helping the team."
— Lamine Yamal , Athlete
"If we win the World Cup, no-one will remember whether I scored goals... the important thing is winning."
— Lamine Yamal , Athlete
"I think he needs to calm down a bit, that anxiety that sometimes he has to prove himself."
— Rodri , Athlete
Key People
Erling Haaland is a Norwegian professional footballer known for his impressive goal-scoring record.
Harry Kane is a professional footballer and captain of the England national team.
Jude Bellingham is a professional footballer playing for Real Madrid and the England national team.
Kylian Mbappe is a French professional footballer known for his speed and scoring ability.
Lamine Yamal is a Spanish professional footballer noted for his talent and potential.
Lionel Messi is a renowned Argentine soccer player, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Pau Cubarsi is a defender for the Spain national football team.
Rodri is the captain of the Spanish national football team.
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Lamine Yamal may not have had a sparkling World Cup but victory for Spain in Sunday's World Cup final would write a very different narrative.
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