Teenage footballer Lamine Yamal speaks about pressure during the World Cup build-up, comparing the demands of his own career with the circumstances faced by his parents. In comments reported by Times of India, Yamal says his mother had him at age 16 and that his father “searched for ways to bring food home,” describing this as genuine pressure. He contrasts those family struggles with what he frames as his relatively simpler responsibility as a footballer—“all I have to do is play football.”
Yamal also credits his parents with encouraging his early interest in football and supporting his development. He says his father worked hard to provide for the family and that his parents’ belief helped shape his confidence and motivation. While describing that his parents separated, he adds that both remain involved in his upbringing. He presents his perspective as one that helps him see his challenges in context, expressing gratitude and focusing on bringing stability for his loved ones and keeping them content.
