Yamal held up a 'Paredes vs Gavi' sign on the victory bus — and Spain loved every second
On the open-top victory bus, Lamine Yamal held up a sign mocking the Paredes-Gavi bust-up after the final. Spain laughed along — and the world watched.
Spain won the World Cup. And Lamine Yamal wasn't about to let the moment pass without a joke.
During the open-top bus parade through the streets of Spain, the young star appeared holding a sign that read "Paredes vs Gavi" — a direct reference to the altercation between the two midfielders moments after the final whistle on Sunday, according to Sky Sports.
The scuffle became an instant meme. Yamal became the crowd's spokesman.
The scene perfectly captured the mood of the celebration: champions, relaxed, and pulling no punches. At 17 years old, Yamal already has a trophy on his chest and a punchline in his hand — exactly the kind of image that will be doing the rounds on WhatsApp for weeks.
And what did Golmetria's model say before the tournament? That Spain had a 75% chance of lifting the title — the highest figure of any nation. The data wasn't surprised. But football is never just about numbers.
Now, with the trophy at home, the question that lingers: will this Spanish generation — young, bold, and armed with a sense of humour — go on to dominate the next World Cup cycle as well?