While the entire football world is still reeling from Lamine Yamal’s extraordinary talent on the pitch, the 18-year-old superstar has once again earned everyone’s admiration with his golden heart. An exclusive source has confirmed that Yamal has decided to donate his entire prize money of over 5 million Euros (approximately 135 billion VND) from his international championships and recent lucrative sponsorship deals to build a center to support the homeless in Rocafonda, Spain – the impoverished neighborhood where he was born and raised.
This ambitious project, named “Shelter 304” (inspired by the postcode of his hometown neighborhood where Yamal often celebrates with hand gestures), will officially begin construction next month. This initiative is expected to create 150 mini-apartments and over 300 emergency beds, along with a charitable kitchen system providing free meals to the most vulnerable in Catalonia. This is considered the largest personal philanthropic project ever undertaken by a young La Liga player.
In an emotional press conference held in Rocafonda Square, Lamine Yamal couldn’t hide his emotion as he stood before thousands of locals. “I grew up here, and I’ve seen so many neighbors, so many friends, struggling to survive the freezing winter nights on park benches without a roof over their heads,” Yamal shared, his voice choked with emotion. “I promised myself that if my legs could bring me success, I would bring warmth back to this place.”
“No one, whether a child or an elderly person, should have to sleep on the streets in the cold of a Spanish winter,” the Barcelona star declared emphatically. His action was not just signing a check, but a declaration of war against poverty in the place he calls home. Immediately, this news caused a sensation throughout Spain, prompting international media to exclaim it was the “most beautiful goal” in his still-long career.
The mayor of Barcelona called Yamal “national pride” and declared he would support all legal procedures to ensure the project was completed quickly. The image of Yamal standing among the poor, embracing homeless elderly people, shattered all preconceptions about football stars only knowing the glamour. “He’s not just a great player, he’s a great human being,” a local resident shared tearfully upon hearing the news.
Yamal’s actions created a powerful ripple effect, with many of his teammates at Barcelona and the national team also beginning to consider donating a portion of their salaries to the “304 Shelter” fund. In the world of football, full of temptations for money, the kindness of this 18-year-old shines like a beacon, reminding us of the true value of compassion and our roots.
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