Impeccable! Lamine Yamal sets a unique record

Spain national team winger Lamine Yamal continues to rewrite the history of international football.

Details: According to the analytics portal Opta, the young Spaniard has started 12 times in the starting lineup at FIFA World Cups and UEFA European Championships, and his team has won all 12 matches.

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This achievement is a new record among European footballers who have managed to maintain a 100% winning record when starting in the two biggest national team tournaments.

Yamal's accomplishment underscores his crucial role in the Spanish squad, which continues to perform successfully on the international stage. At just 19, the winger has already made history in European football with his flawless winning streak.

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