Barcelona sparked the Catalan atmosphere, after officially announced the granting of historic shirt No. 10 to the young player Lamal Yamal, to start a new chapter in the march of the talented boy, coinciding with his celebration of his eighteenth birthday.
Why 10?
The number 10 in Barcelona is not just a number, but a heavy legacy carried by myths like Maradona, Ronaldinho and Messi, and remained vacant during the launch of the new season shirts, before the club settled the controversy and officially announced to the Secretary Yamal, at a moment described as “historical” inside the walls of Camp Nou.
How was the advertisement?
The story started with the launch of the new shirts for the 2025-2026 season, where Yamal appeared wearing a dark blue shirt with red lines, but without a number. The absence of the number 10 drew attention, amid public anticipation and widespread questions. On July 16, Barcelona announced the granting of Leah Mal, to make his birthday a detailed moment in the club’s history.
What is the importance of the decision?
Granting the No. 10 shirt Leah Mal represents a symbolic message from the Barcelona administration led by Laporta, confirming that the young player is the cornerstone of the future club project until 2031. Not only honor, but a announcement of a new leadership of the team, with the spirit of a player who did not exceed 18 years.
Is it worth the number?
Since his first appearance, Lamal has proven that it is not just a passing talent, but rather a global star project. His numbers in La Liga and the Champions League, his individual skills, and his dealings with pressure, made him in a permanent comparison with Messi. However, Yamal was keen to make his own career, rejecting imitation, and adhering to his unique style.
The mass reactions
Barcelona fans interacted with the decision was full of emotion and pride, as many considered Yamal that it is better to carry the legendary number, while some see that pressure may be tremendous. But it is certain that the moment of announcing the wearing of the No. 10 shirt, was tantamount to delivering a flame between generations.
