By equalizing with a splendid strike from outside the box on Tuesday night against France in the Euro semi-final (2-1), Lamine Yamal, named man of the match, became at 16 the youngest goalscorer in the history of the competition. Could he inspire a compatriot?
Another prodigy, Adam Aznou, was spotted alongside the hero of the evening, both smiling on the bench immediately after the match. Aged 18, he too is a talent holding Moroccan and Spanish nationality, partly developed at La Masia.
Adam Aznou 🇲🇦 avec son pote Lamine Yamal pic.twitter.com/U7iGamyjgr
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In fact, the young Bayern Munich player has switched between both national teams at youth level, starting with the Moroccan U15s before joining Spain’s U16s and U17s, then returning to the Lionceaux (Moroccan U17s and U23s). Born in Barcelona to Moroccan parents, Adam Aznou is still deciding his future…
Concerns among Moroccan fans
Known as a creative winger capable of injecting offensive dynamism, Adam Aznou is a budding talent waiting to blossom. Fast, technical, and with excellent crossing ability, he undoubtedly has a promising future ahead. Will he choose to represent Morocco internationally or follow in the footsteps of his friend Lamine Yamal? The latter possibility worries Atlas Lions fans, especially since the recent photo suggests a close bond between the two players and his presence at the Euro.
At nearly 17, Yamal has already earned 13 caps and scored 3 goals, epitomizing the new generation of global football talents. To perform at such a young age in the Euro finals is simply astounding. On Sunday, this raw talent will contest the tournament final against either England or the Netherlands. A journey that promises to inspire…
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