Atlas Lions: What happened between Walid Regragui and Lamine Yamal (Video)
In the world of football, a new star is rising, and it shines at FC Barcelona. Lamine Yamal, born in Spain in 2007 to parents of Moroccan and Equatorial Guinean origin, is currently making headlines. Morocco coach Walid Regragui has started talks to convince this young prodigy to join the ranks of the Moroccan national team, sparking a fierce battle between Morocco and Spain for his talents.
وليد الركراكي و لامين يامال في مطعم gaudim ببرشلونة 🇲🇦❤️ pic.twitter.com/HPqPngqLY2
— YASSINE 🇲🇦 (@B30Yass) August 25, 2023
The Rise of Lamine Yamal
At only 16 years old, Lamine Yamal has already won the hearts of FC Barcelona fans. Coach Xavi sees him as an essential element for the future of the club’s attack. His first start in the match against Cadiz, in La Liga, is recent proof of this. Although he was substituted in the final minutes of the match, his potential is undeniable.
📹 اشر صاحب مطعم شهير في من وليد #الركراكي و النجم الواعد ل #البارصا من أصول مغربية، لامين #يام ال 🇲🇦@WalidRegraguiof pic.twitter.com/Dh5okhd3p0
— 2M.ma (@2MInteractive) August 25, 2023
The Stake: Morocco vs Spain
For now, the young prodigy is at the center of an intense rivalry between Morocco and Spain, with both nations hoping to see him wear their colors. Recently, he met Francis Hernández, the coordinator of the youth categories of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), as well as Tito Blanco and his mother. This meeting raised questions about his possible selection for the Spanish national team.
🇪🇦‼️ TITO BLANCO, representative of the RFEF, during the meeting with Lamine Yamal:
👉 “Is a decision that you want tomar el chaval”
🌟 ¿Jugará la pearl del Barça con la selección española?
📹 @marccnunezz pic.twitter.com/8mq8aqakz2
— El Chiringuito TV (@elchiringuitotv) August 23, 2023
According to the Catalan daily Sport, Lamine Yamal is on the provisional list of Spanish coach Luis de la Fuente and could be officially integrated as of September 1. Yamal’s non-selection in the Spanish U18 national team reinforces this hypothesis.
Morocco is Not Outdone
However, Morocco does not remain inactive. Rabie Takassa, a seasoned scout for the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), is closely following the young prodigy’s journey. It is clear that Morocco does not want to lose this golden opportunity to strengthen its national team.
Lamine Yamal: A Complex Choice
Lamine Yamal finds himself in a delicate position. He has the choice between three national teams: Spain, Morocco and Equatorial Guinea, due to his family origins. The final decision will depend on where his heart leads him.
The Defining Press Conference
The next press conference of Walid Regragui, the national coach of Morocco, raises great expectations. Planned at the Mohammed VI football complex in Maâmora, it will announce the list of players selected for the next matches of the Atlas Lions. Morocco will play against Liberia on September 9 for the African Cup of Nations (CAN) qualifiers, followed by a friendly match against Burkina Faso on September 12 in Lens, France.
The announcement of the inclusion of Lamine Yamal in the Moroccan team could well be the highlight of this press conference. Moroccan fans hope that this exceptional young talent will choose to wear the colors of Morocco, thus strengthening the future of the national team and making Morocco a force to be reckoned with on the international stage.
In conclusion, Lamine Yamal is about to make a crucial choice for his international career, and the future of the Moroccan national team hangs in the balance. The next few weeks are going to be exciting for football fans, with the hope that this young prodigy will choose to shine alongside the Atlas Lions.
