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Sky News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News
Can Lamine Yamal handle the heat of stardom?
👉 Listen to Sky News Daily on your podcast app 👈 Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has been flagged as football's next superstar. At just 18 years old, he has already helped Barcelona FC to success in the Spanish league LaLiga and played a pivotal role in his home nation's triumph at Euro 2024. He's also been awarded the No.10 jersey, previously worn by none other than Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho. But the early success has come at the cost of extreme scrutiny. Yamal's lavish 18th birthday celebrations were overshadowed by the threat of legal action from a disability activist group after a group of people with dwarfism were hired to entertain guests. Semra Hunter has been covering Spanish football for over 15 years, and joins host Niall Paterson to talk about Yamal's stellar career so far. Plus, expert in sport psychology, Professor Andrew Lane, discusses the impact of sports stardom on a person so young.
Reuters
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Yamal inherits Barcelona's iconic number 10 jersey
BARCELONA, July 16 (Reuters) - Barcelona's electric 18-year-old winger Lamine Yamal has been handed the famous number 10 shirt previously worn by club icon Lionel Messi, capping a remarkable breakthrough season for the teenager. Yamal earned the jersey after a stellar campaign where he netted 18 goals and provided 25 assists as Barcelona swept the domestic treble of LaLiga, Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup while they reached the Champions League semi-finals. The youngster, who wore the number 19 shirt last season, had already committed his long-term future to the club, signing a contract extension in May that will keep him at Barcelona until 2031. On Wednesday, he received the number 10 shirt from club president Joan Laporta in a special ceremony. The number 10 shirt carries enormous weight at the Camp Nou, having been worn by Messi during his trophy-laden tenure at the club that shaped his career. The Argentine claimed 34 trophies with Barcelona and departed as the club's all-time leading scorer with 672 goals, although he left after the 2020-21 season due to the club's financial troubles. The number 10 shirt at Barcelona was also worn by greats such as Diego Maradona and Ronaldinho, but Yamal said he would not be weighed down by its legacy. "Messi paved the way with the number 10, I will make mine," Yamal told reporters. "They are three soccer and club legends. Every kid dreams of having something from Messi, Ronaldinho and Maradona... I'll try to carry on that legacy. "First, my dream was to debut for Barca and wear the number 10. Everyone who grows up here dreams of that. I'm grateful to the club." Following Messi's exit, the jersey was passed to young winger Ansu Fati but the now 22-year-old failed to live up to his early promise and he was eventually loaned out to Brighton & Hove Albion. Fati will spend next season on loan at AS Monaco, clearing the way for Yamal to inherit one of football's most famous shirt numbers. Having also won the European Championship with Spain last year, Yamal said his next goal was to win the titles that are missing from his trophy cabinet. "I haven't won the Champions League and the World Cup," he said. "These are my goals now."
The Sun
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Lamine Yamal signs six-year Barcelona deal and gets iconic number as he faces probe over ‘hiring dwarfs for party'
LAMINE YAMAL was handed the iconic No10 shirt as he signed a new six-year Barcelona deal despite facing a probe over allegedly hiring dwarfs for his birthday party. The 18-year-old sensation has committed himself to the Nou Camp until 2031, having already won two LaLiga titles in Catalonia. 8 8 8 8 Yamal has smashed records with Barcelona after scoring 25 outings in 106 games. His tender age has not stopped the winger from mixing it with football's very best. And Yamal also has a Euros to his name after winning 20 caps for Spain. The left-footer has now been rewarded for his stunning few seasons with a lucrative new Barcelona contract. The deal will boost Yamal's wages and release clause while keeping him tied down to the Nou Camp for the next six years. As part of the deal, he has also been handed the iconic No10 shirt. Its former wearers include Lionel Messi, Ronaldinho and Diego Maradona. Rivaldo, Romario and Hristo Stoichkov also bore the coveted number on their jerseys. The No10 was finally free to Yamal to take following the exit of Ansu Fati to Monaco. Revealing his delight, the teen said: 'I think the renewal means I'll stay at the club of my life. Lamine Yamal faces government investigation after 'dwarfs are hired to perform at mafia-themed 18th birthday party' 8 8 8 8 'I'll continue enjoying myself and winning, because I'm at the best club in the world. 'I don't feel pressure, I'm at the best club in the world. Messi has made his way, I'm going to make mine, and the 10 comes from Ansu anyway. I'll try to make my way.' Fati's good news comes just days after he threw a controversial birthday party for turning 18. Footage on social media claims to show several dwarfs leaving his mafia-themed bash. This sparked concerns within Spain's government that they may have been exploited. And Yamal now faces an investigation, risking a potential fine of £876,000.
Khaleej Times
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
Lamine Yamal inherits Barcelona's iconic number 10 jersey
Barcelona's electric 18-year-old winger Lamine Yamal has been handed the famous number 10 shirt previously worn by club icon Lionel Messi, capping a remarkable breakthrough season for the teenager. Yamal earned the jersey after a stellar campaign where he netted 18 goals and provided 25 assists as Barcelona swept the domestic treble of LaLiga, Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup while they reached the Champions League semi-finals. The youngster, who wore the number 19 shirt last season, had already committed his long-term future to the club, signing a contract extension in May that will keep him at Barcelona until 2031. On Wednesday, he received the number 10 shirt from club president Joan Laporta in a special ceremony. The number 10 shirt carries enormous weight at the Camp Nou, having been worn by Messi during his trophy-laden tenure at the club that shaped his career. The Argentine claimed 34 trophies with Barcelona and departed as the club's all-time leading scorer with 672 goals, although he left after the 2020-21 season due to the club's financial troubles. The number 10 shirt at Barcelona was also worn by greats such as Diego Maradona and Ronaldinho, but Yamal said he would not be weighed down by its legacy. "Messi paved the way with the number 10, I will make mine," Yamal told reporters. "They are three soccer and club legends. Every kid dreams of having something from Messi, Ronaldinho and Maradona... I'll try to carry on that legacy. "First, my dream was to debut for Barca and wear the number 10. Everyone who grows up here dreams of that. I'm grateful to the club." Following Messi's exit, the jersey was passed to young winger Ansu Fati but the now 22-year-old failed to live up to his early promise and he was eventually loaned out to Brighton Hove Albion. Fati will spend next season on loan at AS Monaco, clearing the way for Yamal to inherit one of football's most famous shirt numbers. Having also won the European Championship with Spain last year, Yamal said his next goal was to win the titles that are missing from his trophy cabinet. "I haven't won the Champions League and the World Cup," he said. "These are my goals now."
Arab News
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
Lamine Yamal to wear Barcelona's iconic No. 10 jersey next season
BARCELONA: Lamine Yamal will switch to the No. 10 jersey at Barcelona, the same number Diego Maradona, Ronaldinho and Lionel Messi wore for the Catalan club. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport
