A living legend gives invaluable advice to Lamine Yamal

Rafael Nadal's advice to Lamine Yamal

A living legend gives invaluable advice to Lamine Yamal

Lamine Yamal thought he had finally put the media storm of recent months behind him, but every move the young FC Barcelona winger makes remains under intense scrutiny. Between his controversial relationship with artist Nicky Nicole and some public appearances deemed awkward, the 18-year-old Spanish international has frequently found himself at the center of debates far beyond the pitch. Yet, after a groin injury that slowed him down at the start of the season, the Catalan prodigy seems to be regaining his spark, so much so that he’s caught the attention of an unexpected advisor: Rafael Nadal.

The tennis champion, a Madrilenian at heart but an admirer of emerging talent, delivered a message of rare clarity. For him, Yamal must learn to choose his circle, filter influences, and listen to those who genuinely care about his well-being. This advice is all the more valuable as fame, at such a young age, can quickly become a burden.

Nadal points out that success itself is never a problem—what matters is how you handle it. Yamal, a gem on the pitch but still a teenager in life, now faces a challenge as demanding as any La Liga duel: learning how to last.