Aside from Spain’s loss to Portugal in the UEFA Nations League final, Lamine Yamal enjoyed an almost perfect 2024/25 season.
At just 17 years old, the Barcelona prodigy has solidified his place among football’s elite, contributing to 43 goal involvements and aiding Barca in securing a historic domestic treble. His impressive performance has even brought him into the conversation for this year’s Ballon d’Or—a remarkable feat at such a young age.
With the season concluded (Barca aren’t participating in the Club World Cup, and Spain doesn’t play again until September), Yamal is enjoying some well-deserved downtime.
He shared a series of Instagram snaps showcasing his holiday highlights: a helicopter tour, a boat outing, and some relaxing poolside moments.
He spent some time watching his Kings League team, La Capital CF, compete from his hotel room. This team competes in the innovative seven-a-side league founded by former Barcelona player Gerard Piqué.
Despite the downtime, Yamal couldn’t resist firing back at critics following Spain’s defeat to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal. One outspoken critic was former Real Madrid midfielder Guti, who bizarrely took issue with Yamal wearing his cap backwards during a post-match interview.
Amid his Instagram slideshow, Yamal shared a photo of himself wearing his cap backwards alongside a separate image displaying the message: “They complain about the bad ones and they abuse the good ones.”
Clearly, even on holiday, Lamine Yamal’s got the talent – and the attitude – to keep everyone talking.
