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Spanish sensation Lamine Yamal has sent a brutal message to Adrien Rabiot following his superb performance against France in the semifinals.
Yamal has been one of the outstanding players in the ongoing European tournament following his breakout season with Barcelona.
The youngster scored a screamer to equaliser for Spain against 2018 World Cup winners France in the semi-final of the Euro 2024.
The 16-year-old, who French star Adrien Rabiot called out before the match, helped Spain qualify for the final of the Euro 2024.
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Euro 2024: Lamine Yamal celebrates his hometown with '304' goal celebration
Yamal's celebration was not solely about scoring the goal against France but was a sincere tribute to his hometown.
Yamal hits back at Rabiot
Yamal has hit back at Rabiot following his comment towards the winger before Spain faced France in the semi-final.
The Juventus star had forewarned that Yamal would have to exert considerably more effort than he currently does to have an impact against France.
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According to the Sun, Rabiot said, "It is always complicated to manage a semi-final in a tournament like this, but it will be up to us to put the pressure on him [Yamal] above all.
"Not to let him feel comfortable and to show him that to play in a Euro final, he will have to do much more than what he has done so far."
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After hearing Rabiot’s comment, Yamal sent a message on Instagram before kick-off saying, "Move in silence. Only speak when it is time to say checkmate."
Yamal did not stop there, he went on to prove the France star wrong on the field by scoring a stunning equaliser to rule out Randal Kolo Muani's opener for France.
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During his celebration, Yamal went to the camera to deliver a scathing response to Rabiot's remarks towards him.
The youngster faced the camera and replied to Rabiot with a cheeky message that said, "Speak now, speak now!".
At the press conference after the game, Yamal discussed the situation and gave a mysterious remark.
The Spanish star said, "Well, the person that I am talking about, this person will know who this person is and I'm just really happy about reaching the final and really happy about my team."
Spain will now play the winners of England vs Holland on Wednesday night in the Euro 2024 final.
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