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<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="match-schedule">{"type":"match-schedule","data":{"channelId":"92686d1e-5985-40e1-80f3-6f5a54f55b39","competitionId":"34pl8szyvrbwcmfkuocjm3r6t"}}</script><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>Yamal arranged Christmas presents for La Masia players</li><li>Gifted Beats headphones to youngsters</li><li>Each package was accompanied by a special message</li></ul><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2ivxLJJhzdzbJdwo0n"><strong>Follow GOAL on WhatsApp!</strong></a> 🟢📱</td></tr></tbody></table>

Lamine Yamal's Christmas surprise! Barcelona wonderkid hailed for generous gesture after providing state-of-the-art gifts for La Masia stars

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<p>The rising Barcelona star brought festive cheer to La Masia by presenting its young talents with a thoughtful gift ahead of the holiday season. The 17-year-old forward surprised the budding footballers at the Oriol Tort Training Centre with state-of-the-art Beats headphones, each accompanied by a personalized message. The note, signed by Yamal, included a simple yet heartfelt dedication: “So that you can enjoy the music,” punctuated with playful emojis of a dancing figure and headphones. The young footballers were moved by the gesture, which transcended the material value of the gifts, per Mundo Deportivo.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The opportunity for this gift arose when Yamal's headphone sponsor offered a batch intended for his first-team teammates. However, Yamal had a different idea. “It would be better if we gave it to the boys and girls at La Masia,” he suggested, showcasing a mature sense of compassion and sensitivity. Despite his swift ascent to stardom, he remains deeply rooted in his past, expressing a desire to leave a lasting memory for his fellow dreamers at Barca.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Music holds a special place in Yamal's life, serving as a source of inspiration and focus. Before every match, he follows a ritual of listening to his favourite tunes, starting on the team bus. According to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20241219/1002374010/lamine-yamal-sorprende-masia-regalo-especial-navidad.html" target="_blank"><em>Mundo Deportivo</em></a><em>, </em>his playlist often features Morad, his go-to artist, alongside Latin, Afro, and Brazilian beats that energize him.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>While Yamal's gesture brought joy to La Masia, his <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/lamine-yamal-concern-barcelona-doctor-verdict-latest-injury/blt6d25b8625b3f03e7#cs5f12621b2f5a26a8" target="_blank">recent injury has cast a shadow</a> over his own holiday season. The young forward suffered a grade 1 ankle ligament injury during<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/barcelona-sweating-lamine-yamal-ankle-injury-wonderkid-eventually-forced-off-defeat-leganes/blt094c94e8cc0c8ed2" target="_blank"> Barcelona's 1-0 loss to Leganes</a> in La Liga last Sunday. This setback comes barely a month after recovering from a previous ankle issue, raising concerns about his fitness. He is expected to be sidelined for up to a month and will miss a key game against Atletico Madrid next for Barcelona.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR YAMAL?

Lamine Yamal's Christmas surprise! Barcelona wonderkid hailed for generous gesture after providing state-of-the-art gifts for La Masia stars | Goal.com

Lamine Yamal had a Christmas surprise for Barcelona&apos;s La Masia stars as he handed out state-of-the-art headphones to the youngsters.