Kane Yamal, the younger brother of Barcelona and Spanish international superstar Lamine Yamal, has become one of the most beloved figures among fans during the World Cup. The three-year-old once again caught the attention of the cameras after Spain's 2-0 victory over France, a result that secured the Iberian team a place in the tournament final. Moments after the match, Fox Sports cameras captured the moment when Kane raised his hand and greeted his 19-year-old brother as he celebrated with the team. The touching image immediately went viral on social media, as fans praised the special bond between the two brothers. Kane has become a much-followed character during the World Cup, thanks to his spontaneous reactions, celebrations and facial expressions whenever Lamine Yamal and Spain score goals.
During Spain's 3-0 win over Austria, cameras captured the three-year-old bursting into celebration after his beloved team scored their third goal. The video received millions of views, with fans amazed by his enthusiasm and love for his brother.
Lamine Yamal himself has spoken with emotion about his relationship with his younger brother. "I am touched to see my brother so happy. My mother is happy too, because today he is living the life he always dreamed of. This means a lot to me," said the Barcelona star. Kane also went viral after Spain's victory over Belgium in Los Angeles, when SoFi stadium cameras caught him sticking his tongue out during the celebrations. Lamine Yamal saw the moment on screen and burst into laughter. According to him, this was not a surprise, as his younger brother had told him the plan in advance.
"I was at the physiotherapist and he called me using my mother's phone. He told me he would stick his tongue out the next day. That's why when I saw him on screen, I laughed so hard," Lamine said. Kane has become a well-known figure on social media thanks to videos published by his brother. In one of them, he is seen trying to hit a golf ball, but successive failures turned the moment into another viral video. "My little brother means everything to me. I am in love with him. I feel like he is my son," said Lamine Yamal.
Cute moment between Keyne Yamal and his older brother Lamine after reaching the final. 🥹🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/vnkakaqBfD
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