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Lamine Yamal: From Rocafonda to World Cup Finalist at 19

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Lamine Yamal, at 19 years old, is set to become the third-youngest finalist in the World Cup, facing Argentina with Spain. Yamal's journey began in a working-class neighborhood in Catalonia, where he was scouted by FC Barcelona at the age of six. He has since broken numerous records, including becoming the youngest player to debut for Barcelona's first team in over a century and the youngest goal-scorer in La Liga history. His impressive career has led to significant endorsement deals and lucrative contracts, with ESPN ranking him among the highest-paid athletes in the sport. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Emma Burleigh ·

    Lamine Yamal is the third-youngest World Cup finalist—and he was scouted from his working-class neighborhood at just 6 years old

    World Cup star Lamine Yamal was raised by immigrant parents in Spain—now, he is earning $21.5 million from his day job alone.

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