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Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Lamine Yamal has reacted like a champion to missing out on the Ballon d'Or to Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane.

Pedro Porro has denied receiving offers from Barcelona and Real Madrid this summer but the Tottenham right-back has said that he would like to return to play in Spain one day.

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal won best young talent for a third-straight year at Monday's Ballon d'Or, but the 19-year-old has his sights set on the big prize.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente firmly believes Lamine Yamal will win many Ballon d'Or awards in his career.

Barcelona have been dealt another setback in defence after confirming Xavi Espart will be out of action for around seven weeks.

It's no longer enough to be the best on-field player in order to have a shot at the Ballon d'Or, soccer's top individual prize. You have to make your case in the media, too -- and it takes a lot of work.

Barcelona confirm Dani Olmo adductor injury, could miss 1 month

In the tightest Ballon d'Or contest in years, top LaLiga players Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé are among those vying to win soccer's top individual prize.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick hailed Lamine Yamal as the best player in the world after his side thrashed Real Betis 5-2 to equal the best-ever start to a LaLiga season.

Spain have been fined and told to partially close the stadium hosting their next international friendly after Islamophobic chanting was heard during a match against Egypt earlier this year.