Meet Lamine Yamal: The 17-year-old Spanish footballer breaking records – and his surprise link to Lionel Messi | HELLO!
But how familiar are you with the up-and-coming celebrity, who has an unexpected connection to Lionel Messi, frequently hailed as the top player globally? Here is everything you should be aware of...
Lamine was born on the 13th of July in 2007 in Barcelona. His parents are Mounir, from Morocco, and Sheila, from Equatorial Guinea. Lamine shows his love for his family by having the flags of their countries on his boots.
Lamine grew up in the Rocafonda area, located about 20 miles from Barcelona. His family still lives there, and his uncle owns a bakery with a graffiti mural of Lamine doing his famous celebration move. This is a nice tribute to his hometown.
The soccer player is well-known for his 3-0-4 hand signal after scoring a goal, a nod to the region's zip code.
Football has always been a big part of Lamine's life, and when he was just a baby, he got the chance to be held by soccer player Lionel Messi during a photoshoot for Barcelona F.C. The picture has become really popular online recently, with Lamine's dad, Mounir, calling it the "start of two great careers".
Lamine was discovered when he was only seven years old and quickly enrolled in the renowned La Masia Academy, where top players like Lionel Messi, Xavi, and Gerard Pique have trained.
The young talent made his first official appearance on the field last year, representing Barcelona at just 15 years old. He played in 54 matches for the team and 13 matches for the national team before the tournament.
The young player made his first appearance for the national team, with concerns from the Spanish coach about other countries trying to attract him. Barcelona is also anxious about rival clubs trying to sign him, setting his price tag at a whopping £868 million.
In an interview with Reuters, Luis referred to the young star as a "unique type of talent".
Because Lamine is still a student at a young age, he decided to bring his homework with him to Germany for the Euros to stay dedicated to his studies.
"I brought my schoolwork with me because I'm a senior," he informed the journalists. "I also have virtual classes going on, which are going well. I just hope the teacher doesn't get upset with me."
Lamine seems to be doing well in his studies, as Spanish media have reported that he passed his exams before the Euros. He quickly called his mother to tell her the good news.
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