"He's made me love football again. You know, before, when there were players like Maradona, Riquelme, Veron... that's why I love football. People who dared to take on defenders, who did crazy things and simply took risks."
"Lamine Yamal is in that category: the one who takes risks, who wants to entertain. If we're talking about the best player in the world right now, he has to be in that conversation."
"He's using his voice right now to draw attention to anti-Muslim chants in stadiums. 'I'm Muslim. Yesterday in the stadium, the chant 'whoever doesn't jump is Muslim' was heard."
Lamine Yamal, an 18-year-old Barcelona forward, faced racist abuse from Atletico Madrid supporters and anti-Muslim chants during a match against Egypt. Rio Ferdinand praised Yamal for his talent and courage in addressing these issues. Ferdinand expressed admiration for Yamal's playing style, comparing him to legendary players and emphasizing his ability to entertain. He highlighted Yamal's activism, noting his willingness to speak out against racism and discrimination, which adds depth to his identity as a footballer.
Read at Barca Universal
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