Lamine Yamal, Barcelona's young football talent, made an entrance to the Ballon d'Or ceremony hall with the classic Azerbaijani song "Pıçıldaşın, ləpələr" ("Whisper, Waves") playing in the background.
Idman.biz reports that the official Champions League page shared this moment, pairing Yamal's entrance with Sara Gadimova's rendition of the song.
The music for this Azerbaijani classic was composed by Andrey Babayev and is celebrated for its serene melody and poetic lyrics, which evoke images of nature’s calmness.
This musical choice resonated well with fans, highlighting Yamal’s unique style while bringing Azerbaijani cultural elements to an international stage.
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