Lamine Yamal sends defiant message to critics after starring in Spain's Nations League win

Barcelona and Spain phenom Lamine Yamal has sent a defiant message to his critics following yet another scintillating performance on the international stage.

The teenage sensation delivered an electrifying display during Spain’s UEFA Nations League clash against England, breaking the deadlock with the opening goal in an entertaining 3-2 victory for La Roja.

The match further underscored Yamal's meteoric rise and breathtaking start to the campaign. Across nine appearances spanning La Liga, the Champions League, and the Nations League, the winger has accumulated an astonishing 15 direct goal contributions.

Despite being widely viewed as one of the leading candidates for the upcoming Ballon d'Or gala in Paris, Yamal continues to face scrutiny from detractors. Taking to his official Instagram account following the international victory, he addressed his critics head-on with a brief, uncompromising caption:

“Hate me or love me, I don’t care.”

With Yamal firing on all cylinders for both club and country, the young attacker continues to let his performances do the talking on the pitch as Barcelona and Spain reap the rewards of his extraordinary form.