India, July 17 -- La Masia prodigy Lamine Yamal has officially been handed FC Barcelona's iconic No. 10 jersey, following a sensational 2024-25 season in which he scored 18 goals and provided 25 assists across all competitions. The 17-year-old played a key role in Barcelona's domestic treble, helping the Catalan giants top La Liga with 88 points, 107 goals scored, and just 39 conceded. The team also lifted the Copa del Rey and Supercopa de Espana, defeating arch-rivals Real Madrid in both finals-where Yamal chipped in with a goal and an assist apiece.

The jersey presentation came just days after Yamal's 18th birthday. Attending the ceremony with his grandmother, the young Spaniard received the legendary number worn by club greats like Li...