Lamine Yamal on vacation: flying in a helicopter, chilling by the pool, and much more

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal is taking a well-deserved break after a long and intense season. The footballer shared photos from his holiday on Instagram.

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The snaps show how the Spaniard is spending his downtime—soaring in a helicopter, relaxing by the pool, catching some media football on TV, and much more. It’s clear that Lamine is making the most of his time off and enjoying himself to the fullest.

Let’s not forget, the season just wrapped up and Yamal played a key role in helping Barcelona sweep all domestic trophies—La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup. The club also had a strong run in the Champions League, reaching the semifinals of the tournament.

With the Spanish national team, Lamine also found success, reaching the Nations League final where they fell short against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal.

Such a stellar season has made Yamal, at just 17 years old, one of the frontrunners for the Ballon d’Or. He’ll likely be competing for this prestigious award with his Barcelona teammate Raphinha and PSG’s Ousmane Dembélé, who clinched the Champions League title.