Lamine Yamal dresses like Michael Jackson! Barcelona star defends questionable fashion choice as sparkly boots are mocked by team-mate Ronald Araujo

In a recent Instagram story, the new Barcelona captain playfully teased his team-mate about his fashion choice. Yamal can be seen laughing and playing along with Araujo's joke as he defends his footwear.

Araujo called out his teammate Yamal's eye-catching fashion choice - a pair of sparkly boots. With a grin, Araujo asked his followers to rate Yamal's outfit, joking: "What are those boots? Bro, you look like Michael Jackson!”

Yamal shared the story, adding his rating of "10000000/10".

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Yamal’s sparkly boots showcase his youthful style and flair, earning fun comparisons to Michael Jackson. However, his recent 18th birthday celebration sparked controversy when performers with dwarfism were hired, drawing criticism from disability rights groups and triggering a government investigation in Spain. The episode underscored the scrutiny Yamal faces as an emerging star, though he has received backing from some teammates and continues to navigate the balance between personal expression and public accountability.

Barca is set to play Como for the Joan Gamper Trophy before they face Mallorca in their opening fixture as Spanish league kicks off on August 16.