BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 03: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona acknowledges the fans as he displays his 2024 Kopa Trophy prior to the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on November 03, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.

Barcelona captain surprises Lamine Yamal with an ‘exclusive’ gift after his Kopa Trophy win

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There is no doubt that FC Barcelona is currently going through an excellent phase. The team is getting very good results, and the players are also putting up entertaining shows for the fans.

Things are also good behind the scenes, as the players are going along very well, and the mood in the dressing room is delightful. This camaraderie between the players is visible whenever the team scores a goal, as all the players celebrate with full passion.

Furthermore, this close bond between the players was also on display in the actions of a Brazilian forward, Raphinha, with one of his teammates.

As SPORT has reported, the Barcelona captain gifted an ‘exclusive’ item to Lamine Yamal after the latter won the Kopa Trophy at the most recent Ballon d’Or gala, earning recognition as the best U-21 player in the world.

The gift was a customized golden iPhone featuring Yamal’s name, kit number, and the FC Barcelona emblem. Such highly customized phones cannot be bought in regular stores and can only be ordered through certain companies.

This highlights the extra effort Raphinha must have put into giving his teammate such a memorable and unique gift on such an auspicious occasion.

In a video circulating on social media, Yamal’s happiness upon receiving this gift is clearly visible, and he responds to Raphinha’s gesture with a hug.

However, this is not the first time a notable footballer has used the services of such a company. The most prominent instance was when Lionel Messi ordered customized iPhones for all of his Argentina teammates after winning the 2022 World Cup.

Furthermore, the interaction between Raphinha and Yamal demonstrates the strong relationship they share, despite their age difference. This chemistry off the pitch also helps them perform well on it, and the results have already been evident at the start of this season.

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