Lamine Yamal challenges Paredes to fight Gavi at The Evening of the Year

The young Barcelona footballer has followed the joke of a fan during the champions' parade through the streets of Madrid.

During the celebration of the 2026 World Cup through the streets of Madrid, Lamine Yamal took a sign from the crowd and publicly challenged Leandro Paredes to face Gavi in the ring at The Evening of the Year, the boxing event organised by Ibai Llanos.

The origin of the challenge: the scuffle after the final

The proposal is not casual. After the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, Paredes got into a scuffle with Eric García and Gavi, whom he pushed and knocked down. The Argentine ended up being sent off for those incidents that marred the final minutes of the match.

The sign held by the fans showed on one side Keyne, Lamine's younger brother, depicted as Jesus Christ. When flipped over, it displayed the fight proposal: Gavi versus Paredes.

The reaction of the protagonists

Lamine Yamal, far from ignoring the joke, has supported it. He showed the sign from the convertible bus and threw down the challenge to the Argentine footballer. The Spanish internationals returned the sign to its creators amidst laughter.

So far, neither Paredes nor Gavi have officially commented on the possibility of stepping into the ring. The Evening of the Year has become a media phenomenon that brings together streamers, athletes, and celebrities.

For fans, the anecdote adds a touch of humour to the celebration. It remains to be seen whether the challenge materialises or remains a joke among world champions.