Barcelona emerged victorious in the first matchday of LaLiga against Mallorca, in a game full of controversy. The 0-3 was sealed by Lamine Yamal in stoppage time, celebrating by putting a kind of crown on his head. At just 18 years old, he is very full of himself and believes he is the biggest star in all of Europe. José Luis Sánchez, journalist from "El Chiringuito", has spoken about it and hasn't held back...
Explodes against Lamine Yamal
Speaking about his self-coronation on the latest episode of "El Chiringuito", José Luis Sánchez was blunt. He stated that "Lamine Yamal thinks he's the king of soccer", showing himself to be very critical of his new celebration.
The reality is that, as of today, Lamine Yamal hasn't achieved anything in the world of soccer. It's true that he has won trophies with Barcelona, but none of them is the Champions League. He has also won a Golden Boy and Kopa Trophy, but he still doesn't have any Ballon d'Or in his personal record.
Only 18 years old, what Lamine Yamal should do is have less ego and be less arrogant. José Luis Sánchez is clear about it: he can't believe he's the king of soccer so soon, he could end up paying a high price. There are many examples of great prospects who end up amounting to nothing.
Too arrogant
Lamine Yamal's breakthrough at Barcelona has been meteoric, but his attitude at just 18 years old is generating debate in the soccer world. The homegrown Barça player is undoubtedly one of the most promising talents on the global stage, although many believe he's too arrogant for his age.
In recent matches, Yamal has shown images that reflect his defiant character and his view of himself as an absolute star. The most talked-about gesture came when, after scoring a goal, he decided to put a crown on his head during the celebration, as if he were the true king of soccer. A scene that has sparked criticism in the press and among rival fans.
There's no doubt that Lamine has more than enough quality to make history, but his youth is taking a toll on him. Instead of focusing solely on establishing himself as an elite player, he seems obsessed with showing himself as the best on the planet before his time. The Barça locker room tries to protect him, although from the outside there's a perceived lack of humility.
The contrast with other young players, who prefer to work quietly until they earn real status, is clear. Lamine Yamal still has everything to prove, but his attitude conveys a sense of superiority that doesn't quite fit someone who's just starting to write his story.
At Barça they hope he matures quickly... The talent is indisputable, but attitude can determine the course of his career.