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Lamine Yamal: The making of Spain's 17-year-old Euro 2024 final hope
It was a silent battle that never reached outside ears. At the start of this year, Nike and Adidas held a secret, fierce fight. The reason? Lamine Yamal. The then-16-year-old sensation was nearing the end of the contract he signed with Nike while in …