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FC Barcelona: Lamine Yamal confides in his mother

At only 19 years old, Lamine Yamal measures how far he has come since his childhood in Rocafonda. In an

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 10:20 PM
FC Barcelona: Lamine Yamal confides in his mother
Key Things to Know
  • Lamine Yamal discussed his upbringing and revealed he bought his mother a home in a podcast interview.
  • The 19-year-old reflected on growing up in modest conditions in Rocafonda alongside his family.
  • Yamal highlighted his mother Sheila Ebana's insistence that he continue his studies alongside soccer.
The Story in 60 Seconds

FC Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal opened up about his upbringing and family in an interview with the podcast Resonance of Heart, relayed by Sport. The 19-year-old Spanish international discussed his childhood in Rocafonda and revealed that he bought his mother, Sheila Ebana, a house in any location she wanted.

Yamal recalled his family's past financial difficulties, contrasting his current success with previously living in an apartment where the kitchen and bedroom shared the same room. He also noted that his mother consistently prioritized his education, threatening to take away soccer if he did not study.

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