"I don't focus only on football" - Lamine Yamal reveals his secret to handling fan pressure

Yamal knows exactly how to unwind the right way.

Details: The 18-year-old Barcelona and Spain winger, Lamine Yamal, has shared the secret to coping with the immense pressure he's faced since rising to global stardom.

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According to Yamal, what helps him most is taking his mind off football right before matches:

"To avoid pre-match pressure, I try to live my own life and not focus only on football.

I don't spend the whole day watching videos of the defender I'm going to be up against.

I enjoy my day, give everything on the pitch, and then completely switch off." Yamal admitted.

In the past, Lamine has faced criticism from both the media and fans for his extraordinary behavior on social media and on the pitch, especially when it comes to his attitude towards Real Madrid.

This season, Lamine Yamal has played 30 matches, scoring 15 goals and providing 13 assists. According to Transfermarkt, his market value is estimated at 200 million euros.

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