Tebas praises Yamal after his breakthrough with Spain.

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Lamine Yamal performance in his debut against Spain was impressive earning praise from football La Liga president Javier Tebas.

La Liga president Javier Tebas has praised 16-year-old forward Lamine Yamal for his impressive debut with the Spanish national team. After scoring one goal in a 7-1 win over Salut Georgia before getting the chance to play. As a starter for the first time in a 6-0 win over Cyprus last Tuesday. According to a report from ‘Diario AS’ UFABET

‘He looks like another star. There are many good players. And then there was Star. And he’s in line to be a star. I’ve already spoken about Vinicius.’ Tebas said of the young forward from the Azulgrana. 

Yamal has quickly risen to prominence since making his debut for Barcelona’s senior team towards the end of last season. Before the 16-year-old attacker played his first game and scored against the Spanish national team in the game, defeating Georgia 7-1. He became the youngest player in history to enter the field and score a goal against the Bulls.

Earlier, Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez also praised Yamal and suggested that the 16-year-old forward deserves special treatment.

‘We have to let him play. You have to take care of his surroundings so that he doesn’t get lost. He is on the right path and he can become a star in the future,’ Saul said.