The name of Lamine Yamal, the rising star of Barcelona and the Spanish national team, continues to make headlines. Having just celebrated his 18th birthday, the young athlete keeps collecting not only sporting trophies but also public attention, which now extends to those closest to him. It seems the time has come for the footballer’s family to benefit from his overwhelming popularity. The player’s mother, Sheila Ebana, has launched an initiative that elegantly combines haute cuisine, a festive atmosphere, and the loyalty of football fans.
The woman who brought one of today’s most talked-about players—recently awarded the prestigious Copa Trophy for the second year in a row—into the world, has come up with a rather unusual way to connect with fans. She is organizing a lavish Christmas dinner in London, inviting anyone who wishes to join her for a festive evening. The event is scheduled for November 7 and will be held at the luxurious Nobu Hotel London Portman Square, located in the prestigious West End, just steps from Oxford Street and Hyde Park. Guests will enjoy an evening of gourmet cuisine, champagne, music, and, of course, the chance to meet the mother of the football prodigy in person. One important detail: the star himself will not attend, as Barcelona have a match against Celta scheduled for the following day.
Enterprising Sheila Ebana has set a clear pricing scale for those wishing to spend an evening in her company. Ticket prices vary depending on the level of access to the host. The most affordable option costs €150 and includes a three-course menu and a glass of champagne. For a little more, at €172, guests will also receive a bottle of wine. But the most devoted and affluent fans who want not just dinner, but a seat at the VIP table, access to an open bar, and the coveted selfie with Sheila, will need to pay €360.
Around 400 people are expected to attend, with a strict age restriction—admission for adults only. The evening will begin at seven o’clock with a welcome cocktail, followed by dinner, a live music performance, and will conclude with a DJ set closer to midnight. The event has already sparked mixed reactions among fans. Many wonder whether such a price is justified for the chance to meet not the idol himself, but his mother. On the other hand, for some, it’s a unique opportunity to hear firsthand amusing stories from Yamal’s childhood, his favorite dishes, or details about that infamous birthday party so widely covered in the press.
