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Golden Ball Gala Grub: FC Barcelona Stars fuel Up on Burgers After Star-Studded Night

The glitz and glamour of the Golden Ball ceremony at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris are usually followed by celebratory dinners and exclusive after-parties. But for a contingent from FC Barcelona, the real highlight of the evening came much later, and involved a much more down-to-earth culinary experience: a late-night burger run.

FC Barcelona president joan Laporta recently shared a rather amusing anecdote with Spanish media outlet Rac1, detailing how the club’s delegation, including Golden Ball winner Aitana Bonmatí and the prodigious Lamine Yamal, found themselves ravenous after the prestigious event. The hunger, it seems, was far from satisfied by the evening’s formalities.

A Hunger Pangs Revelation

After soaking in the atmosphere and celebrating the achievements of their stars, the Barcelona entourage headed for the airport, where a private jet awaited their return. It was during this journey that the stark reality of their situation hit home. On the airport path, we realized that we had not eaten anything all day between travel, preparations and the gala, Laporta revealed. We were very hungry.

The scene was set for an unexpected detour. As the team bus navigated the Parisian streets, a familiar sight caught the eye of a young talent who has quickly become a household name in the football world.

Lamine Yamal’s Burger Beacon

Lamine Yamal, who himself had a stellar night, securing the Kopa Trophy for the second consecutive year as the best player under 21, was the one who spotted the beacon of hope: a burger joint.And while we were on the way, the nano (Yamal’s nickname) saw a place where burgers were sold. We stopped, Laporta recounted with a chuckle.

Around 1 AM, in an undisclosed location, the teenage sensation and his teammate Pau Cubarsí took it upon themselves to procure sustenance for the entire group. This wasn’t just any pit stop; it was a mission to