Over the last year or so, the FC Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has proven his skills beyond any doubt and proven himself to not only be one of the most promising up-and-coming forwards but as one of the best forwards currently.
He has impressed a lot on the pitch, both with Barcelona and the Spanish national team, with whom he has already won one of the most prestigious continental trophies. Only a few days ago, he was presented with the Golden Boy award, his first big individual award, and was also named as part of The Best FIFA Men’s XI for the year 2024.
However, he has not only proven his qualities on the pitch, but his behavior off the pitch has also been impeccable, and he still remains as humble and hard-working as he was when playing in the youth ranks.
The latest manifestation of these qualities was put on display only recently, as Mundo Deportivo reports one of his heart-warming gestures towards La Masia.
One of Yamal’s main sponsors, a headphone and music brand, offered him several copies of their highly recognized products for his first-team teammates. However, Yamal asked the company to present these products to the young boys and girls at La Masia.
La Masia, the renowned Academy of FC Barcelona.
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Each of these headphones was accompanied by a card signed by the player himself, with a sentence that went: “So that you can enjoy the music” accompanied with emojis of headphones and a dancing man.
This gesture not only shows Yamal’s enduring association with his roots but also his sensitivity and spirit to help his former fellow mates at La Masia, who, like himself, dream of success at Barcelona.
These youngsters were naturally happy to receive this gift, not only because of the material value of the headphones but more so for seeing such a successful star remembering him at this festive time of the year. There is no doubt that La Masia played a part in instilling these qualities in the Barcelona prodigy.
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