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Akor Adams makes bold claim on LaLiga best player
Akor Adams names his pick for LaLiga’s best player this season, highlighting Barcelona star Lamine Yamal’s standout performances
Super Eagles forward and Sevilla striker Akor Adams has named his choice for the best player in LaLiga this season, highlighting Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal as the standout performer in Spain’s top flight.
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Adams, who has enjoyed a strong campaign with Sevilla, made the remarks during an interview in which he discussed the league’s top talents and his experiences facing elite opposition.
The Nigerian international, who has scored eight goals and provided three assists in 26 LaLiga appearances, said his assessment is shaped by weekly exposure to high-level competition in Spain.
When asked to identify the toughest opponent or best player in the league, Adams admitted the question was difficult, noting that he often focuses more on his own performance than individual opponents.
He, however, acknowledged the growing reputation of Yamal, describing the Barcelona star as the most outstanding player in the league despite not having faced him directly.
“I haven’t played against Lamine, so I wouldn’t say Lamine. Obviously, we know he’s the best player in the league,” Adams said.
The Sevilla forward’s comments add to increasing praise for the 18-year-old Barcelona winger, who has enjoyed a sensational season with 15 goals and 11 assists in 27 league appearances.
Yamal’s performances have positioned him as a leading contender for LaLiga Player of the Season, with Barcelona closing in on another league title.
Adams also noted that he had not faced other top stars such as Kylian Mbappé or Vinícius Júnior in direct encounters this season, limiting his comparisons to players he has competed against on the pitch.
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His remarks reflect growing admiration for Yamal’s rapid rise and influence in European football, with many observers tipping the youngster for a defining career at the highest level.
Cristiano Ronaldo announces his retirement from Portugal international duty after 23 years, ending a career that included 146 goals in 234 games
On 5 November 2026, Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international duty, bringing an end to a 23-year career with the national team just as a rift with manager Jorge Jesus appeared to have been patched up.
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The 41-year-old posted a video on social media in which he declared that the time had come to hang up the number 7 jersey.
“Portugal will always be in me,” he said. “The time has come to hang up the number 7 of our national team. I never felt it was exclusively mine, but for 23 years I had the privilege and the responsibility of wearing it.”
Ronaldo added that the decision was not easy and had been taken with both the head and the heart.
He leaves as Portugal’s most capped player and the highest goalscorer in men’s international football history, with 146 goals in 234 appearances.
His career highlights include the Euro 2016 title and two UEFA Nations League triumphs.
The announcement comes a day before Jorge Jesus was due to name his squad for the November Nations League fixtures, following reports that Ronaldo had been included in the preliminary selection after a September fallout over playing time.
In October, Ronaldo had accused Jesus of breaking his word after being left as an unused substitute against Norway, leading him to leave the national team camp.
He later apologised and stated he remained available after any punishment.
The pair were reported to have cleared the air, yet Ronaldo has now chosen to step away entirely.
The decision closes one of the most remarkable international careers the sport has seen and leaves Portugal without its long-serving captain for the remainder of the Nations League campaign.
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Football has been stunned by the sudden end to Ronaldo’s Portugal chapter. While he continues at club level with Al Nassr, the national team must now look to the future without its greatest ever player.
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