Mounir Nasraoui, the father of soccer player Lamine Yamal, has once again captured the attention on social media with a video that blends unfiltered comments, home cooking, and an unexpected scene of him conversing with a mannequin of his son in the living room.
During a live session on his Instagram account, Nasraoui was seen preparing chicken nuggets, a dish he proudly describes as "professional," contrasting them with the often disappointing frozen ones sold in stores. However, it was not his culinary skills that made waves, but rather his candid words: "Thanks, son, I will always be grateful. I'll live off you," he openly declared, addressing critics who accuse him of not working.
"People say nonsense, that I don't work and that I live off my son... Let me tell you something: thanks, son, I will always be grateful. I'll live off you," he stated. "Those who have nothing are always concerned with other people's lives. Find something to do," he added, appearing quite comfortable in front of the camera.
This isn't the first time he's made such remarks. Just days ago, during the Ballon d'Or ceremony, he interrupted the event with shouts of support for his son, just before the winner was announced.
Yet, the most talked-about moment of the video was unquestionably the appearance of the mannequin: a life-sized figure of his son dressed in an FC Barcelona jersey, placed in his living room. "I love you so much, son. Daddy loves you. I have a surprise for you, mannequin," he is heard saying directly to it, in a scene as unexpected as it is viral.
Nasraoui has become a familiar figure in the media landscape surrounding Lamine Yamal. With over a million followers on Instagram, his live broadcasts combine recipes, messages to his critics, and a constant defense of the young athlete, whom he unabashedly calls "the best in the world."
Once again, the father of the Barcelona star proves that he doesn't need to step onto the field to make headlines. His method of staying in the public eye aligns with his unique approach to family.