Lamine is “the best player in the national team, playing the most spectacular football,” they say in Morocco.

“Moroccan Lamine Djamel (Yamal) is the most impressive player in the ranks of the Spanish national team, the most spectacular team in the current European Football Championship,” – says the digital Nador City, collecting news about the celebration of the footballer’s 17th birthday on Saturday. The social networks of the neighboring country, especially frequented by young people, are full of praise for their compatriot, born in Mataró.

After Yamal scored a goal in the semi-final match against France, Gamal became the youngest player in the history of the tournament to score a goal, and he is always compared to Messi, he recalls.

He makes several statements to “Marca”: “It will be great to celebrate with people on the streets of the airport. Everyone will go crazy! We will reach a state of unimaginable joy” (if we win today’s final).

The 17-year-old has broken records since making his professional debut for Barcelona less than 15 months ago. He also became the youngest player to score in the tournament’s history, netting with a stunning long-range strike against France. He helped his team reach the final of the tournament. Being the youngest player to start and score for his club and country are other records he has also set. The match against England at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin. Today he has the opportunity to achieve more, helping his team set a record and win the European Championship title for the fourth time.