Unforgettable emotions. Koundé returns to his father's homeland and gives Benin's children a football celebration
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
Barcelona defender Jules Koundé spent an extraordinary Christmas holiday, delighting children in Benin with a heartwarming surprise. Even during his time off, the footballer couldn't stay away from the game and chose to hit the pitch with local youngsters.
Details: Jules Koundé visited Benin – his father's homeland – and played football with children there. The Barcelona player ran barefoot across a sandy field, blending in seamlessly with the young footballers, which sparked genuine excitement among the match participants.
The atmosphere was made even more vibrant by random onlookers in business suits, who occasionally appeared by the pitch, watching with fascination as a world-class footballer joined an impromptu match.
Koundé also drew plenty of attention from locals, with everyone eager to snap a photo with the Barcelona star.
It's worth noting that this season, Koundé has played 24 matches, scoring three goals and providing two assists.
Reminder: Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen could swap one Catalan club for another, as Girona have shown serious interest in the keeper.
