Aside from Spain’s loss to Portugal in the UEFA Nations League final, Lamine Yamal enjoyed an almost perfect 2024/25 season.

At only 17, the Barcelona prodigy has already cemented himself among football’s elite, contributing 43 goal involvements and helping Barca secure a historic domestic treble. His dazzling form has even put him in the conversation for this year’s Ballon d’Or – a remarkable achievement at such a young age.

With the season now over (Barca aren’t in the Club World Cup, and Spain don’t play again until September), Yamal is taking some well-deserved time off.

He shared a series of Instagram snaps showcasing his holiday highlights: a helicopter tour, a boat outing, and some relaxing poolside moments.

He took some time out to watch his Kings League team, La Capital CF, compete from his hotel room. The team plays in the innovative seven-a-side league founded by former Barcelona player Gerard Piqué.

Despite the downtime, Yamal couldn’t resist firing back at critics following Spain’s defeat to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal. One outspoken critic was former Real Madrid midfielder Guti, who bizarrely took issue with Yamal wearing his cap backwards during a post-match interview.

Amid his Instagram slideshow, Yamal shared a photo of himself wearing his cap backwards alongside a separate image displaying the message: “They complain about the bad ones and they abuse the good ones.”

Clearly, even on holiday, Lamine Yamal’s got the talent – and the attitude – to keep everyone talking.