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Lamine Yamal Details Family Trauma, Fame and Ballon d'Or Ambition in New Podcast

The Barcelona No. 10 recounts his father's stabbing at 16, crediting his mother as his anchor.

Overview

  • In a conversation with José Ramón de la Morena on Resonancia de Corazón, Yamal offered a candid portrait of his upbringing and rapid rise.
  • He said his father was stabbed in Morocco when he was 16, recalling he was stopped from rushing to a train before a reassuring call and a hospital visit.
  • He described fame reshaping daily life, citing a preseason tour through South Korea, Japan and China where going out felt impossible.
  • He emphasized gratitude to his mother, Sheila Ebana, saying he bought her a house and calling her “my queen.”
  • He reaffirmed a goal of winning the Ballon d'Or with team success in mind, and said attempts to spoil his 18th‑birthday party did not anger him.