Yamal's difference

Lamine Yamal admits to the immense pressure at Barcelona and with the Spanish national team, but deliberately disconnecting from football is the secret to the 18-year-old prodigy maintaining his balance.

Yamal learned how to balance playing football and enjoying life.

In an interview with ESPN , Yamal shared that he doesn't let himself get caught up in the endless scrutiny, expectations, or analytical videos. Instead, the Barcelona winger tries to live like a normal teenager when he's off the training ground.

"I do what an 18-year-old usually does: hang out with friends, look after my younger brother, play PlayStation, and go for walks. I don't want to spend all day thinking about soccer," Yamal said.

According to this young talent, not being obsessed with opponents or constantly reviewing situations helps Yamal stay relaxed. "When I'm on the field, I give my all. But when I leave the field, I do the same thing: I detach myself from football as much as possible," Yamal emphasized.

In fact, Yamal has gradually changed a lot. Last season, the young Barcelona talent frequently posted emotional statuses or images, sometimes even challenging opponents, on social media before matches.

However, recently Yamal has chosen a completely opposite approach. Instead of stirring up public opinion with his usual posts, the player born in 2007 has remained completely silent before matches.

This season, Yamal continues to play a crucial role in Barcelona's attack, scoring 15 goals in 30 appearances. After a period of dealing with a groin problem, Yamal has returned with a level of balance rarely seen in a teenager.

Yamal asks the kids to play soccer with him on the beach. A video of Lamine Yamal asking to play soccer with a group of children on the beach during his Dubai vacation has garnered millions of views in a short period of time.

Source: https://znews.vn/khac-biet-cua-yamal-post1626959.html