Youth can be compared to an early train, some holding a ticket for the top class, but others lose the railway due to heat. Barcelona's idol Lamine Yamal seemed to be going through such a dangerous opening moment.
Before the El Clasico against Real Madrid, Yamal caused a stir in Spain when he mocked his opponent for "taking the thief while fighting". Everyone understands how big the rivalry between the two Spanish football giants is, but the statement from the 18-year-old player is not as harmless as he thought. And it is immediately counterproductive.
Yamal has been criticized by experts since then, even after a few days of the match, there is still a negative result. That is unacceptable, not only Real Madrid, the neutral side but also the Barca members think so. Not long after, this player was criticized for his "young" attitude when unfollowing Dani Carvajal - who had a say-and- say exchange after the match, on social media - an act that seemed small but clearly showed his immaturity.
Yamal is a great talent. But talent is never enough without discipline and leadership. Football, like life, is always strict with those who believe they are good enough. And Yamal is being seen as a symbol of a young generation that is prone to instincts and momentary emotions.
became famous too early with a double-edged sword. It can open up fame, but it is also easy for young people to lose the balance between talent and ego. A statement, a status line, an incorrect attitude can fade the previously built image. In a top environment, what keeps you is not improvised dribbling, but the way you behave, practice, listen and overcome your mistakes.
Yamal needs to learn from experience - both in his expertise and in life off the pitch - if he does not want to become a fallen star. Yamal's story is also a reminder to young people, that talent is a gift, but personality, self-worth, and respect must be greater than talent. To avoid becoming a big child in negative meanings.
