Barcelona recent beat wey happen against Osasuna don bring unexpected joy for Real Madrid fans, especially since dia crucial Madrid derby dey come up. But wetin many people no notice na the interesting connection as Bryan Zaragoza take do tribute to Brahim Diaz during the match.
As he score Osasuna’s second goal, Zaragoza carry celebrate with style wey resemble Brahim’s signature gesture. E raise both arms like say e wan talk say e no be just about himself. E never officially confirm am, but e be like say this gesture dey honour him long-time friend, Brahim. Both players share bond wey don tey from their childhood for Malaga, where dem grew up for the same neighbourhood – 4 de Diciembre.
Their story dey deeply rooted for futsal, na one kind football wey dem dey play for smaller pitch. The two don dey play as teammates for their hometown futsal team, Humilladero FS. Brahim join the team before he even turn 10, and one interesting thing be say, na Brahim’s papa, Sufiel, plus one of his brothers dey coach the team.
The name of the futsal club, Humilladero FS, dey reflect the neighbourhood of La Cruz de Humilladero, wey everybody sabi well well for Malaga. For recent interview, Zaragoza remember this chapter of him life. E mention how Brahim’s papa no be just their coach, but also pivotal figure for their early football journey.
Even though Brahim senior Bryan, the two dey always play together for futsal matches, sharing moments wey now don follow them enter professional careers. The connection wey this Malaga-born players get dey show their roots for ‘street football’, wey don shape their unique styles on the field.
Even as dem dey rise to international level, their bond and shared history for Málaga still dey leave mark for their careers.