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Sep 2025
34m 19s

The Rise Of Lamine Yamal

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Is Lamine Yamal already a truly generational talent? What’s the limit for him in the future? Is there a danger of him being overplayed? Alex Aljoe also tells Gary about how she ended up as Trent Alexander-Arnold’s padel partner during this international break and how he’s enjoying life out in Madrid. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy footba ... Show More
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