PlayStation & Karim Benzema: Barcelona & Spain wonderkid Lamine Yamal reveals why he wears a bandage on his hand
Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal has finally lifted the lid on the mystery surrounding his constant use of a hand bandage. The teenage sensation, currently preparing for the 2026 World Cup with Spain, revealed the look actually started with a gaming mishap and a nod to a Real Madrid legend.
World Cup promises and fitness boosts
As Spain prepares for the 2026 World Cup in North America, Yamal has made a bold promise to supporters should La Roja go all the way and lift the trophy. ”I promise that if I win the World Cup I’ll grow my beard and moustache for three weeks. I promise that if I win the World Cup I’ll raffle 100 beats,” the newly-crowned La Liga Player of the Season as excitement builds for the tournament.
Despite recent concerns over his physical condition, national team manager Luis de la Fuente has provided a positive update for Spanish fans. The coach confirmed that the Barcelona star and Nico Williams will be fit in time for the start of the competition. This news comes as a major relief, ensuring Spain’s most electric attacking talents are ready for their opening fixture against Cape Verde.
Ballon d'Or honesty and Dembele respect
Despite his meteoric rise, Yamal showed immense maturity when discussing his second-place finish in the 2025 Ballon d'Or. While many felt the youngster deserved the top prize, he admitted that losing out to former Barcelona teammate Ousmane Dembele was actually a blessing in disguise for his personal development.
"To be honest, I really thought I was going to win it that day because of everything going on," Yamal confessed. "It was actually a great thing for me that Dembele won. Aside from helping me grow, I personally believe it wasn't my time to win. I was still a kid and wouldn't have truly appreciated what winning a Ballon d'Or means."
He added that he remains on great terms with the Frenchman, stating: "I get along great with Dembele... I've talked to him, hung out with him, and spent a lot of time with him. I spoke to him just the other day, and he asked how I was doing... He genuinely helped me grow as a person and helped me get back on my feet because I wasn't in a good place. I believe I've matured a lot since then and changed many things in my life. I was really happy for Ousmane. We were together at the Dubai awards; you can see we get along really well, and we talk from time to time. We'll see if this is my year."
