Yamal frequently lifts his hands to form the number 304 after scoring a goal, but why does he do this?

What does the ‘304’ celebration signify for Lamine Yamal?

Yamal frequently makes the ‘304’ motion with his hands to indicate victory following a goal. Although some fans might believe the number is arbitrary, Yamal intentionally chose it to symbolize the final three digits of the zip code in the neighborhood where he was raised.

 

The ‘304’ sign comes from the Barcelona player, who was raised in Rocafonda, Mataró (08304), after being born in Esplugas de Llobregat.

To show his love and admiration for the country that raised him and helped shape who he is today, the Spanish celebrity also has the number “304” printed on his shoes. In addition, Yamal’s shoes bear his initials ‘LY’ in addition to the national flags of Equatorial Guinea and Morocco, the countries of his mother and father.

Yamal received an invitation to join the Spain National Team from Spain coach Luis Enrique following his standout performances for Barcelona. At just 16 years old, the youthful sensation made history as Spain’s youngest player when he faced Georgia in the country’s Euro 2024 qualifying match.

 

 

As fans cheered, Yamal made history on this unforgettable debut with a magnificent goal, becoming Spain’s youngest goalscorer. Later, he reminded everyone that he still remembers his roots by flashing the ‘304’ gesture on the international field.

 

This dedication was instilled in Yamal by his father, as he continues to represent his area on social media, particularly Instagram, where his account finishes in 304. In addition, he is happy for his son’s accomplishments and frequently publishes a large number of essays.

Even though Yamal is still a young player with a long way to go in his football career, he provides a great example for next generations by honoring his heritage, which allowed him to stay grounded and produce incredible performances for Xavi’s team.