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Lamine Yamal sends out enigmatic message to his critics as Barcelona star enjoys helicopter trip and hits the beach after double-winning season

<p>Yamal wrote the latest chapter of his book of confidence, all that while enjoying a nice helicopter ride and then hitting the beach, as he sent a defiant message to his naysayers after starring in Barcelona's domestic treble success and playing a key role in Spain reaching the final of the Nations League.  </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The soon-to-be 18-year-old took to Instagram to post a series of photos in a carousel, one of which read: "They complain about the bad ones and abuse the good ones." </p>

WHAT LAMINE YAMAL SAID

<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ballon-dor-2025-power-rankings/bltd009fae5576d751f" target="_blank">Yamal is one of the favourites to lift this year's Ballon d'Or accolade</a>, and he only further rubber-stamped his credentials following an impactful performance in Spain's dramatic 5-4 semi-final win over France in the Nations League. After the game, the Barcelona superstar attended the press conference with his usual nonchalance. Former Real Madrid and Spain midfielder Guti, however, was <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/real-madrid-legend-guti-bizarre-attack-lamine-yamal-barcelona-wonderkid-ibiza-fashion-choice-media-spain/blt7cf99413cc62f681#csa9ca1509390fc1d5" target="_blank">not too pleased with the young winger sporting his cap backwards</a> while addressing the media. </p><p>“I don't know if this is the first time I've seen a guy with a cap backwards. I don't like that because he's with the Spanish national team!", Guti told <em>El Chiringuito</em>. “When he goes to Ibiza, or wherever he wants, he can do it. But not with the Spanish national team at a press conference. I don't like it.” </p><p>Yamal's message on his social media platforms seems to be his way of answering his critics.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The youngster is set to return to action next month, when the entire Barcelona squad will gather to begin their pre-season. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR LAMINE YAMAL?

Lamine Yamal sends out enigmatic message to his critics as Barcelona star enjoys helicopter trip and hits the beach after double-winning season | Goal.com

Lamine Yamal sent out a clear message to his naysayers as he headed off into vacation mode after starring in Barcelona&apos;s domestic double.