Barcelona's rising star Lamine Yamal has reached a thrilling milestone by extending his contract and inheriting the club's legendary number 10 jersey. Previously worn by the great Lionel Messi, this move marks a significant step in his blossoming career. 🎉
Making his debut at just 15 with the number 41, Yamal has dazzled fans with 25 goals in 116 appearances and played a key role in the domestic treble victory last season. His journey through different shirt numbers – from 41 to 27 and then to 19 – now leads him to embrace the iconic number 10, a role once held by legends like Messi, Maradona, and Ronaldinho.
Not all headlines have been positive, however. Yamal's 18th birthday celebration, marked by a private event featuring hired entertainers with dwarfism, has stirred controversy. Spain's Ministry of Social Rights has requested a public prosecutor to investigate the matter following a complaint from the Association for People with Achondroplasia and Other Skeletal Dysplasias (ADEE).
As Yamal dons the iconic number 10, expectations are sky-high both on and off the field. Fans and critics alike are watching eagerly to see if this young talent can live up to the legendary legacy at Barca. ⚽🔥
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Yamal extends contract, takes over iconic Barcelona number 10 shirt
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