Micah Richards may live to rue the agreement he made with Lamine Yamal, provided Barcelona wins the Champions League this season. The 17-year-old phenom became the youngest player to score in each of the first three knockout stages in a single Champions League campaign, prompting the club to make the deal.
Barcelona fell behind 2-0 in the first 20 minutes of a thrilling first leg of the semi-final match against Inter Milan, which ended 3-3. But as his superstardom doesn’t seem to be slowing down, Yamal once again demonstrated why he is being predicted to reach previously unheard-of heights, possibly even a historic run for the Ballon d’Or. See his objective below:
Despite a brace from Denzel Dumfries that almost turned the tie in Inter’s favor, goals from Yamal, Ferran Torres, and an own goal from Yann Sommer saved the draw for Hansi Flick’s team.
The commentators were in awe of Yamal’s genius back in the CBS Sports studio. However, because of the generally crude tone of the concert, Richards quickly introduced his trademark humor, even though the majority of the attention was rightfully directed toward his outstanding performance.
Richards Vows To Go Blonde If Barcelona Win Champions League
It would be a nod to Yamal’s recent hair change
Naturally, not everything that CBS does is disrespectful, and the post-match analysis on Wednesday night made that clear. Kate Scott did a great job translating for the audience while Thierry Henry explored the factors that led to Yamal’s extraordinary talent at such a young age, speaking with the teenager in Spanish to comprehend the basis of his playing style.
Speaking calmly, Yamal clarified that he finds success by just having fun playing the game. Although he emphasized the significance of maintaining concentration, he also voiced confidence in Barcelona’s chances of winning a triple this season. However, it didn’t take long for the conversation to lighten and move to subjects like hairstyle comparisons and shirt exchanges.
Richards stated at the conclusion of the interview (see the entire interview below):
“May we inquire about the hair before you leave? It appears cool. I’ll tint my hair blonde for you if you win, Barcelona wins, and it’s not against Arsenal [in the final]. However, after the game, you must come talk to me, give me your shirt, and we will conduct a presentation.”
By the time May arrives, there’s a growing suspicion that Richards may regret his jovial agreement with Yamal. A few months ago, a supercomputer had already projected Barcelona would win the Champions League. Since then, the Catalan team has only improved their chances of winning, staying one of the clear favorites.
With Pedri and Frenkie de Jong controlling the midfield and Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski spearheading the attack up front, Barcelona appears to be unstoppable. Flick’s team would be more than worthy of another chance to win the renowned big-eared cup, especially because they have already won the Copa del Rey and opened up a four-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of La Liga. If they do, Yamal will undoubtedly motivate them.
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