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[Saba Sports News] In terms of popularity during the European Championship, Spain’s talented star Lamine Yamal is taking the spotlight. At the age of 16 years and 362 days, Yamal played in the semi-finals and scored a goal, becoming the youngest scorer in the history of the European Championship. This record has contributed to his surging popularity. Currently, Yamal has garnered over 3 million followers on his personal social media platforms, with an increase of more than 3 million since the start of the tournament. In comparison, Cristiano Ronaldo gained around 290,000 new fans, accumulating a total of 634 million, while Kylian Mbappe added approximately 200,000 new fans, totaling 119 million. Yamal’s youthfulness and his presence in Barcelona Club and the Spanish national team provide him with ample opportunities to showcase his talent.