The Barcelona player is about to turn 17 and is one of the footballers to showcase at the tournament in Germany.
spanish soccer player, Lamin Yamalhas become one of the best protagonists of Euro 2024. Player Barcelona He was the author of the beautiful score in the semi-final against France and just days after turning 17, his status led him to be recognized as one of the most important stars in world football.
Ahead of the Euro 2024 finals, we share some of our passions with you Lamin YamalLooks destined to mark a great era with Spain and Barcelona.
Historical introduction to Spain. At 16 years and 57 days, Yamal became the youngest player to debut Spain Senior National Team 7-1 win over Georgia in 2023. In that game, Yamal also became the youngest goalscorer in a qualifying match in Europe.
Non-Spanish parents. Lamine was born in Espluques de Llobregat, Barcelona, but his parents were not of Iberian descent. Yamal was born to a Moroccan father and Equatorial Guinean mother.
Early goalscorer in the Euro Cup. In the semi-final against France By Euro 2024Lamine scored the tying score and became the youngest player to score a goal in the history of the European competition.
PlayStation. In an interview with GQSpain, Yamal Shows his love for video games and reveals what his mother gave him PlayStation 4 On leaving primary school. Yamal mentioned that his favorite games are Fortnite and FIFA.
School homework. As a 16-year-old, Yamal could not neglect his schooling while participating in EURO 2024. In an interview with AS newspaper, Lamine revealed that she devotes herself to doing her homework in her spare time at the camp. “I brought my homework (to the Euro Cup) because I'm in year 4 of ESO, I have online classes and I'm doing well,” he said.
304. Lamine celebrates his goals by making the number '304' with his hands, the last digits of the postal code of the Rocafonda neighborhood of Mataro, the district where he grew up. “The gesture of celebration came out with my friends, I didn't play any sport for two weeks and we talked about what I could do to prove myself and let people see that I'm back. A friend did it and we liked it. That, and from there more or less people already They recognize me,” he told GQSpain.
Favorite series. In his interview with GQSpain, Lamine revealed that his favorite shows on Spanish television are 'Aqui No hay qui Viva' and 'La que se Avecina'. On the other hand, Yamal also admitted that he watches 'Breaking Bad' series.
Without card in FC24: In the FC24 video game the player has no cards because he is a minor, only 16 years old.
Photoshoot with Messi. In 2007, I had the opportunity to do a photo session next to Yamal, who was only a few months old Lionel Messi, He was already shining in Barcelona. As part of the UNICEF campaign, Family Laminate won a match Laminate Next he will pose MessiHe carried little Yamala in his arms.