{
  "id": 15319123,
  "title": "Flick hails Yamal as the world’s best after teenage star inspires Barcelona’s 5-2 rout of 10-man Betis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/flick-hails-yamal-as-the-worlds-best-after-teenage-star-inspires",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T01:08:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/sports/2026/10/18/flick-hails-yamal-as-the-worlds-best-after-teenage-star-inspires-barcelonas-5-2-rout-of-10-man-betis/239523"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Barcelona’s coach Hansi Flick praised teen winger Lamine Yamal as the best player in the world after his side’s dominant 5-2 victory over 10-man Real Betis. The Spanish champions now lead La Liga by five points, while Atletico Madrid are second after a 1-0 win at Espanyol. Betis remains eight points behind the leaders, while Real Madrid face Sevilla. Yamal scored the opener, followed by Rodri, Gabriel Jesus, Eric Garcia and Dani Olmo. Betis' Facundo Bernal was sent off for headbutting Yamal, who had already received a booking. Barcelona set a new club record for league wins, equaling Real Madrid's record from the 1968/69 season.",
  "summary": "BARCELONA, Oct 18 — Sharma Barcelona coach Hansi Flick hailed Lamine Yamal as the best player in the world a...",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Lamine Yamal and Rodri score as Barca thump Real Betis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/lamine-yamal-and-rodri-score-as-barca-thump-real-betis",
        "published": "2026-10-17T19:01:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "'Best in world' Yamal powers Barca to Betis rout, Atletico strike late",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/best-in-world-yamal-powers-barca-to-betis-rout-atletico-strike-late",
        "published": "2026-10-17T19:43:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "'Best in world' Yamal powers Barca to Betis rout, Atletico strike late",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/best-in-world-yamal-powers-barca-to-betis-rout-atletico-strike-late",
        "published": "2026-10-18T02:48:10.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}