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Lamine Yamal's Dubai Beach Kickabout Goes Viral

The 18-year-old Barcelona winger marked the break with a fast-growing YouTube channel that has already topped one million subscribers.

Overview

  • Lamine Yamal asked to join a casual game with children on a Dubai beach, with clips showing skill moves including a rabona before he posed for photos.
  • Footage of the impromptu match spread widely across social media as multiple accounts reposted the videos.
  • He is in Dubai on a short family holiday during Barcelona’s winter break granted by coach Hansi Flick.
  • Yamal recently launched a YouTube channel, displayed gold and silver creator plaques, and stated a goal of reaching 10 million subscribers.
  • He is due at the Globe Soccer Awards on December 28 in Dubai and is scheduled to return to Barcelona training on December 29 ahead of early January fixtures.