Lamine Yamal says ‘I’m here’: Spain star dazzles with World Cup goal (opens original article in a new tab)
Spain's Lamine Yamal scored his first World Cup goal, overcoming fitness concerns and social media debates, while expressing his Muslim faith and heritage.
- Lamine Yamal scored his first World Cup goal at 18, joining Pele as one of the youngest to do so.
- Yamal faced social media scrutiny over his fitness and pro-Palestine activism before the match.
- Yamal performed a Muslim sujoud and a '304' celebration after scoring, referencing his heritage and neighborhood.
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