Barcelona forward Raphinha surprised his 17-year-old teammate Lamine Yamal with a custom-designed £10,000 iPhone to commemorate his Kopa Trophy victory.
The Brazilian was inspired by Lionel Messi, who memorably presented gold iPhones to Argentina’s World Cup team following their 2022 victory.
Yamal’s outstanding season has earned him the Kopa Trophy as the world’s top under-21 player.
He was also selected Young Player of the Tournament at Euro 2024, when he helped Spain win the trophy, and La Liga’s Under-21 Player of the Year for the 2023/24 season.
Barcelona’s teenage sensation holds the record as the youngest La Liga champion, having received a medal at just 15 years old for his contribution to Barca’s 2022/23 title win.
Raphinha, one of Barcelona’s five captains under new coach Hansi Flick, presented the iPhone I Design Gold, celebrating Yamal’s rapid rise and accomplishments.
This season, Raphinha has been a standout with 12 goals and ten assists in 17 matches, while Yamal has continued his form with six goals and eight assists in 16 appearances across La Liga and the Champions League.
