Yamal s hometown buzzes ahead of Spain s World Cup final

For the kids of Rocafonda, a working-class neighbourhood in Spain's Matarro, Lamin Yamal means something special. On the pitches where the Spanish star honed his skills, he's a source of pride for aspiring soccer players like seven-year-old Dylan. Watching from a nearby bench, Yamal's cousin Rayan and his grandmother Fatima Nasrawi. Here's what she says she'll do if her grandson scores in the World Cup final against Argentina on Sunday. Sunday's match pits Yamal against Argentina's Lionel Messi. Both are products of Barcelona's feigned youth system. Rocafonda is also an area long associated with poverty and social exclusion. It's also home to a large migrant population. Yamal's mother is from Equatorial Guinea, his father is Moroccan. He's worn the flags of both countries on his boots, and has been lauded by supporters and politicians as a symbol of an increasingly diverse Spain. But his boots are not the only tribute Yamal pays to his background. You might recognise this goal celebration, 3-0-4. It's a nod to Rocafonda's postal code, the place where he started his journey to the World Cup final, and the place where he's a powerful symbol of what is possible.