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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Ashifa Kassam in Madrid

‘Spain’s superstar fan’: Lamine Yamal’s little brother takes World Cup by storm

Keyne, the little brother of Lamine Yamal of Spain, is seen on the screen at Los Angeles Stadium.
Keyne, the three-year-old brother of Lamine Yamal, is seen on the screen at Los Angeles Stadium. Photograph: David Ramos/Getty Images

He’s become a social media staple; captured on camera blowing kisses, joyfully cheering on his team and careening through the stands of stadiums. Standing at just a few feet tall, the tiny toddler has become the unexpected breakout star of Spain’s World Cup run.

“This time around, the biggest sensation of the competition isn’t an athlete, the goals, or even the trophy itself,” was how Hola! – Spain’s version of Hello! magazine – summed it up. “It’s Keyne, Lamine Yamal’s three-year-old brother, who’s taking the tournament by storm with his hilarious moments.”

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