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Lamine Yamal's name honors two men who helped his parents
July 14, 2026 at 05:58 AM
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Spanish footballer Lamine Yamal was named after two men who provided housing assistance to his parents when they faced financial hardship.
- Spanish media reported that Yamal's parents named him after two men, Lamine and Jamal, who helped them pay rent and secure a home.
- In a radio interview, Yamal said his mother gave birth at 16 and his father collected items from the streets to provide food for the family.
- Yamal and his parents have not publicly confirmed the identity of the two men or the details of their assistance.
