Video: Yamal surprises fans, joins beach footy game
Abdullateef Fowewe
FC Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal turned a casual beach outing into an unforgettable spectacle on Thursday, December 25, 2025, joining strangers for an impromptu game of footy, as captured in a viral video that’s lighting up social media.
Video: Yamal surprises fans, joins beach footy game
The 18-year-old winger, fresh off a stellar season with Barca and Spain’s national team, was spotted on a sun-drenched Barcelona beach kicking a ball around with locals.
Dressed in casual beachwear, Yamal seamlessly blended into the group, showcasing his trademark dribbling skills and quick feet amid laughter and cheers from onlookers.
Video footage circulating online shows Yamal nutmegging players half his fame level, scoring cheeky goals, and high-fiving everyone after plays.
One participant gushed in the video’s caption, “Yeah, that’s a lifetime memory.”
Fans flooded the comments with admiration, praising Yamal’s down-to-earth vibe.
“From Camp Nou to the beach – king behaviour,” one commenter noted, while others shared similar stories of the star’s approachability.
Known for his explosive pace, vision, and clutch performances – including key roles in Barca’s La Liga triumphs and Spain’s Euro 2024 glory – Yamal continues to win hearts off the pitch just as easily as on it.
