Music meets football as Dominican singer El Alfa gifted Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal a $400,000 chain of precious stones and diamonds Softfootball reports.
The 18-year-old has flourished his be burst onto the scene two years ago and hasn’t looked back. His ratings continued to soar as he help Spain to the European Championship title before playing a leading role as Barcelona won a domestic treble.
Yamal is hailed as one of the best footballers currently and tipped to be in the running for the Ballon D’or at the year. Following the end of the season, the Spanish international has been having fun on his vacation, chilling with the likes of Neymar.
According to Goal, El Alfa is a huge fan of Yamal and stated that the Barcelona winger deserves such a special gift. While handing over the chain, he said:
‘The best piece for the best footballer in the world.’
The report claims that the chain was designed by Victor Rodriguez, a most famous jewellers and founder of the Tajia Diamonds store in New York.
El Alfa celebrated his 10-year career with a concert at Palacio de los Deportes Virgilio Travieso Soto on 3 September 2018, being the first Latin urban artist to headline that venue. He has since collaborated with Anuel AA, Bad Bunny, and Nicky Jam. In November 2018, El Alfa released “Mi Mami” featuring Cardi B.
In August 2021, El Alfa announced his first-ever world tour, beginning in the U.S. in the fall of 2021. His fifth studio album, Sagitario, was released in 2022. La Leyenda Del Dembow USA Tour was his first arena tour in United States, from October 2023 through December 2023.
He is yet to release a new album since then. Perhaps he can draw inspiration from his friendship with Yamal and deliver a masterpiece for his fan.
As earlier reported by Softfootball, Yamal is set to celebrate his 18th birthday with close friends and El Alfa might just be one of the musicians performing at the event.
Yamal will soon resume preseason with Barcelona as they head to Asia for matches against Vissel Kobe, FC Seoul and Daegu FC this July.
