Lamine Yamal appeared to issue a cryptic response to Adrien Rabiot ahead of Spain’s Euro 2024 semi-final clash with France on Tuesday.
Lamine Yamal appeared to issue a cryptic response to Adrien Rabiot ahead of Spain’s Euro 2024 semi-final clash with France on Tuesday.
Spain have established themselves among the favourites to claim the European Championships after a series of impressive displays, including a dramatic 2-1 victory against hosts Germany in the quarter-final of the competition.
Luis de la Fuente’s side led for much of the encounter in Stuttgart, only for Florian Wirtz to equalise dramatically in the final stages of normal time. Spain’s Mikel Merino, however, stepped up to prevent a penalty shootout with a last-gasp 119th-minute header.
Meanwhile, Les Bleus came through a penalty shootout the same day, dispatching Portugal after an arduous goalless draw through 120 minutes.
France, who are one game away from a third major final in four tournaments, are yet to score in open play, but their defence has been imperious.
Much of Didier Deschamps’ hopes hinge on stopping Spanish teenager Yamal, who has been among the stars of the tournaments.
It’s a task that Rabiot believes his side are capable of.
In a press conference, the French midfielder said: “If Lamine Yamal wants to play in the Euro final with Spain, he will have to do much more against us than he has done so far.
“We will put pressure on him so that he is not comfortable.”
Yamal has been among the stars of the competition (Getty)
And it appears Lamal has since responded on his Instagram story with a cryptic message.
The 16-year-old, in a post likely to be in direct response to Rabiot, said: “Move in silence, only speak when it is time to say checkmate.”
News
What Jermaine Jenas’ wife Ellie did when he told her he’d been sacked for sending inappropriate texts to other women (an)
Jenas was axed by the BBC earlier this week following an investigation into his behaviour. Jermaine Jenas has revealed how his wife Ellie reacted to finding…
Paul Scholes names the player Manchester United should have signed instead of Manuel Ugarte (an)
The PSG midfielder is on the Old Trafford club’s transfer radar. Manchester United appear to be closing in on the signing of PSG midfielder Manuel Ugarte to…
Liverpool ‘readying £70m move’ in final week of transfer window that would rock the Premier League (an)
Manchester United have been heavily linked with the player this summer. Liverpool could be about to send shockwaves through the Premier League with a late transfer,…
Ilkay Gundogan’s wife makes her feelings clear on him rejoining Man City after slamming ‘horrible’ food scene (an)
Gundogan is back at City – and his wife Sara Arfaoui has made his feelings clear on the move. Ilkay Gundogan’s wife has made her feelings…
Body language expert spots interesting detail in Jermaine Jenas’ final The One Show appearance (an)
The former presenter was sacked after four years working for the BBC. A body language expert has given their thoughts on Jermaine Jenas’ final appearance on…
Pep Guardiola says Man City will be ‘trembling’ when they play one team this season, it’s surprised everyone (an)
The Manchester City boss admitted he is afraid of one team. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has revealed the one team that will leave his side…
End of content
No more pages to load