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Yamal noted how the sport offers a level playing field and touched on the emotional content associated with the beautiful game.
Lamine Yamal for Barcelona (AP)
Barca superstar Lamine Yamal revealed that he derives joy from lifting the spirits of people with his abilities on the field during his appearance on 60 Minutes.
Yamal noted how the sport offers a level playing field and touched up on the emotional content associated with the beautiful game.
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“I wish I could change people’s days. If someone is sad and comes to the match, they watch me play and their day gets better, then they go home happier than before,” the 18-year-old said.
“Football is everything to me. You can evoke so many emotions that depend solely on the presence of a ball,” the Spanish star added.
“I love football because it’s one of the sports that puts everyone on an equal footing,” the wunderkind believes.
Yamal revealed his excitement about gaining admiration from people of diverse backgrounds for his skills on the field. Since debuting with the Blaugrana, he has significantly impacted the football world, leading the team to the La Liga title last year under Hansi Flick’s guidance.
Born and raised in Spain but with Moroccan roots, Yamal had the option to represent Morocco but chose to play for La Roja, playing a crucial role in Spain’s Euro 2024 title win.
Yamal’s lavish off-pitch lifestyle and recurring groin injuries have attracted extensive media coverage this season. Nonetheless, his abilities on the field remain indisputable.
He returned to Barcelona as the club moved back to its historic home, Camp Nou, after a year. The iconic stadium is undergoing renovations to increase its capacity.
In Blaugrana’s 3-1 victory over Alaves on Saturday, Yamal scored a goal, helping the team climb to the top of the La Liga standings following Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw at Girona.
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