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Lamine Yamal World Cup Spain Moroccan Family Prodigy

Lamine Yamal is about to compete in the World Cup with Spain. An achievement for the young prodigy, whose choice of national team has nonetheless caused significant suffering within his family of Moroccan origin.

By Laila M.
Lamine Yamal World Cup Spain Moroccan Family Prodigy

Going from absolute anonymity to worldwide fame is not without consequences. Opting for the Spanish national team represented a particularly complex decision for the player. His loved ones indeed painfully experienced this sporting choice, a difficult period that now gives way to enthusiasm. The young talent is now establishing himself as the undisputed star of the squad as the tournament approaches.

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In a few weeks, the team led by Luis de la Fuente will fly to the United States, Mexico and Canada. With the final squad now validated, the internationals are fine-tuning their preparation with great ambition. The objective set by the group remains immense: securing a second historic star for Spanish football.

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To retrace this journey, the newspaper Marca unveils on Wednesday, June 3 the first episode of its documentary series titled « Forjados: Cuna de Campeones ». The journalist traveled to Rocafonda, the prodigy’s childhood neighborhood, to interview his neighbors and coaches from Club de Fútbol La Torreta. Their memories all describe a different boy, endowed with obvious singularity on the field from his first steps.