From family hardship to World Cup glory: The story behind Lamine Yamal
Lamine Yamal's 2026 FIFA World Cup triumph is rooted in a family history marked by sacrifice and adversity. His mother Sheila Ebana gave birth to him at just 16, while his father Mounir, a Moroccan immigrant, took on construction and street work to support the family. His grandmother Fátima made a solo, undocumented journey from Morocco to Spain and worked three jobs to reunite her family. In August 2024, his father survived a life-threatening stabbing, adding to the hardships the family endured. Even Yamal's name reflects his origins, chosen to honour two strangers who financially supported his parents before he was born.
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