Yamal's '304' celebration after scoring, childhood friend reveals the secret

Lamine Yamal showed '304' with both fingers after scoring. This exceptional goal celebration of the young Barcelona star is now well known to football fans. But what is the story behind this '304'?

Recently, Yamal's childhood friend Sohaib revealed the secret. According to him, this celebration is deeply connected to Yamal's growing up area, Rocafonda, and their childhood memories.

Sohaib talked about his friendship with Yamal and various childhood memories on the Spanish television program 'Tarde AR'. He said that he has had a close relationship with Yamal since childhood. Whenever they get the chance, they spend time together and he considers Yamal like his own brother.

Their friendship began when they were just six years old in a park in Rocafonda. Sohaib's football talent was clear in his eyes. He used to tell his friend that if he worked hard and maintained his confidence, he could one day become one of the best players in the world.

How the ‘304’ celebration began

The story behind Yamal’s ‘304’ celebration is the most amazing. Sohaib said that Yamal wanted to prove his ability while he was in Rocafonda before a match in the youth Copa del Rey.

At that time, it was Sohaib who suggested him to make the ‘304’ signal. Because, Rocafonda’s postcode is 08304, the last three digits of which are 304. They used the number regularly to show their relationship with the area.

Yamal also liked the gesture. After that, the Barcelona number 10 star made showing ‘304’ with both hands his signature celebration whenever he scored a goal.

Yamal did not change despite success

Shohaib said that Yamal’s personality did not change much despite his rapid rise to fame and success. According to a childhood friend, they still spend time together whenever they get the chance.

Yamal is currently one of Barcelona's most important players. Although he failed to perform as expected at the 2026 World Cup, he has returned to his familiar rhythm in club football in the new season. The Spanish star has returned to the spotlight after scoring goals in his last few matches.

Yamal's every '304' celebration is not just a goal celebration; through it, he also brings to the fore memories of his childhood, the area he grew up in, and old friends.