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Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has praised Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal for showing kindness to his young son after a recent match between the two clubs.
Rice revealed that his son is a huge admirer of Yamal and was unhappy about the prospect of his father playing against the Barcelona star.
According to a report by Fabrizio Romano on X on Sunday, Rice said, “My son is a huge fan of Lamine. I told him I was going to play against him, and he kept asking me why I was going to face Lamine.”
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After the match, Yamal took time to interact with the young boy, a gesture that touched the England international.
“But Lamine was really lovely to him, and as a father, I really appreciated that gesture. Such kindness,” Rice continued.
The Arsenal midfielder suggested that Yamal’s caring attitude could be linked to his responsibilities as an older brother.
“I know he has a younger brother he looks after, so I think it comes naturally to him. I was really touched by that gesture. It shows just how respectful and humble Lamine is,” he said.
Rice’s comments have highlighted a personal side of the relationship between players from two of Europe’s top clubs, while drawing attention to the respect Yamal commands both on and off the pitch.
