Lamine Yamal wears diamond Batman necklace worth around €150,000 before World Cup match

Spain's teenage star Lamine Yamal once again drew attention before the World Cup round-of-16 match against Austria in Los Angeles, wearing a custom diamond necklace featuring a Batman medallion. The piece, estimated to be worth around €150,000, quickly went viral on social media Source: ABC; Infobae.

The necklace

Crafted from white gold and diamonds, the pendant includes a circular Batman image and the number 304, a tribute to the Rocafonda neighborhood where Yamal grew up Source: Infobae; Excelsior. Although the designer has not been confirmed, media speculate it may be by Víctor Rodríguez of Tajia Diamonds, who has created jewelry for Yamal before Source: ABC. Estimates vary: some outlets report €150,000 Source: ABC; Infobae, while others place it between $140,000 and $165,000 Source: Excelsior.

Match and reaction

Spain defeated Austria 3-0 to advance to the quarterfinals, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal (2) and Pedro Porro Source: Infobae. Yamal did not score but played a key role, and later stated: "The World Cup is the greatest thing in football … I only think about fulfilling my dream of winning a World Cup with Spain" Source: Infobae. His jewelry choice overshadowed the result on social media, with fans focusing on the accessory .