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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

‘A talent born every 50 years’: Lamine Yamal stuns football world with dazzling display against Inter

Lamine Yamal celebrates his goal during Barcelona’s 3-3 draw with Inter - (Getty Images)

Standing on the touchline at the Lluis Companys, Inter manager Simone Inzaghi had one of the best views in the ground as Lamine Yamal led Barcelona’s comeback in their thrilling 3-3 draw in the Champions League semi-final first leg. The Italian could not believe what he saw, or what the 17-year-old was doing to Inter’s defence.

“He's the kind of talent who is born every 50 years,” Inzaghi said. “I had never seen him live and he really impressed me today. Lamine Yamal caused us so many problems in the last 25 minutes of the first half."

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