Barcelona’s teenage star Lamine Yamal had a moment to remember this week as he connected with his football idol Neymar in Brazil.
The 17-year-old winger visited the South American country and was welcomed by Neymar at his home in Rio de Janeiro.
The two shared laughs and good vibes as they played footvolley, a mix of football and volleyball, on a sunny day. Neymar later posted a video of the friendly match on his social media, showing Yamal, shirtless and smiling, competing enthusiastically.
Yamal quickly reposted the clip, clearly thrilled by the experience. The young forward has never hidden his admiration for Neymar and sees him as a major inspiration in his journey. During the Copa del Rey final, Yamal even dyed his hair blonde to match Neymar’s iconic Barcelona-era look.
This rare meeting between the rising star and his role model was more than just a game, it was a great moment. Yamal now looks to carve out his own legacy, with eyes on the Ballon d’Or, where he’s in close competition with PSG’s Ousmane Dembele.
