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Lamine Yamal shares viral video supporting Brazil during World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 7:23 AM

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Lamine Yamal shares viral video supporting Brazil during World Cup

Summary

Lamine Yamal, the young Spanish forward, has drawn attention after a video featuring him went viral. Shared by his mother Sheila Ebana, the footage shows Yamal wearing a yellow cap with the Brazilian national flag while spending time with family. Fans are amused and intrigued by the connection, with some joking about Yamal potentially pursuing Brazilian citizenship. His admiration for Brazilian player Neymar has been highlighted by previous interactions, including wearing a Neymar jersey last year. Yamal's recent experiences in Brazil have intensified his ties to the nation as the World Cup progresses.

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Key Details

•Lamine Yamal appears in a viral family video wearing a Brazil cap.
•The video was shared by his mother, Sheila Ebana.
•Yamal has expressed admiration for Neymar, his idol.
•He previously vacationed in Brazil and met Neymar.
•Brazilian fans reacted positively to the video.

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7:23 AMYahoo Sports — 🎥 Clearly a fan of a World Cup nation! This Yamal video goes viral

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When the World Cup stars are not out on the pitch, they enjoy spending time with their families. The same goes for Spain’s gem Lamine Yamal. His mother, Sheila Ebana, shared a video of the get-toget...
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