Rodri: Lamine Yamal skipped dinner to prepare for World Cup
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Rodri revealed that Lamine Yamal declined a dinner invitation to prepare for the World Cup, praising his focus and form.
Rodri has shared a glimpse into the dedication of young teammate Lamine Yamal, revealing that the player recently skipped a team dinner to focus on World Cup preparations.
“The other day, Lamine told me he wasn't coming to dinner because he had to prepare for the World Cup,” Rodri said. “He's very 'focused', I see him in perfect form.”
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