In Germany youth employment regulations are stringent regarding night work, particularly to protect young workers’ health and well-being. Generally, youth are not allowed to work between 20:00 and 06:00. However, there are specific exceptions:
– Teenagers older than 16 may work until 23:00 in restaurants and bars.
– They may start working from 05:00 in bakeries.
– On farms, they are permitted to work from 05:00 or until 21:00.
An interesting case has emerged in the context of sports. If young football sensation Lamine Yamal plays beyond 23:00 in Germany, the Spanish Football Association could face a fine of 30,000 euros for the violation of these night work regulations.
Lamine Yamal: Spain’s Football Prodigy
Spain’s coach, Luis de la Fuente, has expressed immense satisfaction with Lamine Yamal’s performance. Yamal, at just 16 years and 362 days old, became the youngest player to score in a Euro match, doing so against France with a precise left-footed shot that found the net. A day before final, he will turn 17.
Currently, Yamal also garnering widespread attention for his old picture with Lionel Messi, when a photo of him bathing in a tub with Lionel Messi holding him went viral. This image led many to believe that he is the next big star for Barcelona, following in Messi’s footsteps. His recent performance against France, where he overshadowed Kylian Mbappe, has only fueled this belief. De la Fuente praised him highly after the match, acknowledging Yamal as a product of true football genius.
Early Life and Background
Lamine Yamal was born on July 13, 2007, in Barcelona, Spain, to Sheila Ebana, a waitress from Equatorial Guinea, and Mounir Nasraoui, a building painter from Morocco. His maternal grandmother, Fatima, moved to Spain from Morocco in 1988, making Yamal of Equatoguinean and Moroccan descent. His parents separated when he was three, but both remained actively involved in his upbringing.
At just six years old, Yamal was scouted by FC Barcelona and invited to train at La Masia, the club’s prestigious academy. He officially joined the club in 2014 and was accommodated in Barcelona to train and develop his skills.
Future Prospects and Challenges
Despite his early success and rising fame, Yamal faces the challenge of staying grounded and humble. The journey of a professional footballer is long and demanding, requiring discipline and fitness to succeed. Many young players with potential come and go without making a significant impact on the world stage. The towering examples of Messi and Ronaldo, who have set the bar high with their hard work, discipline, humility, and consistent performances, serve as both inspiration and a reminder of the dedication required to reach the pinnacle of the sport.
As Yamal continues to grow and develop, he will need to remain focused and dedicated to his craft, ensuring that he lives up to the high expectations and potential that he has already begun to show.