It was a question of offering spectators the possibility of dinner at low prices with Sheila Ebana, the mother of Lamine Yamal. The former player of Real Betis and Real Valladolid, Benjamin Zarandona, however made some details on the context of the event.
The event, scheduled for November 7 at Leonardo Royal Hotel London City, is paying and offers supporters the possibility of savoring a three -dishes with a champagne reception. Prices vary from £ 130 to £ 289 (149 to € 252), and the highest rates include a photo with Ebana. Animations are also planned, with a DJ, the presence of other sports personalities and other opportunities to take photos.
Ebana criticized for monetizing the status of his son
In recent months, the father of Lamine Yamal has been criticized for his too frequent appearances in the press and for having unduly made the headlines. Ebana, on the other hand, has also been criticized since the media coverage of the event, suggesting that she also benefits from the status of her son.
Benjamin Zarandona explains the involvement of Ebana
The event has often been described as “organized” or “animated” by Ebana, suggesting that it was she who asked for important sums just to meet her. However, Zarandona spoke to Cadena Ser Thursday evening to explain his involvement.
“This company wants to decorate my charity dinner. They see me with the mother of Lamine Yamal and ask me if it is possible to invite Sheila to London for Christmas. I tell them that we will discuss it and that we will find an agreement. They also realize that I was a footballer and invite me to this dinner. I took conditions, and they accept. »»
“They both hired us for a dinner they organize and whose prices they set. They just want to make a profit, and the mother of Lamine Yamal is the guest of honor; She didn't organize anything at all. Nothing more.
Several things really surprised me because she had nothing to do with the organization or with the prices; She was a guest. »»
Zarandona and Ebana met some time ago and woven links thanks to their origins, both from Equatorial Guinea. He then testified to his personality.
It is very humble, very discreet, and of a very normal and relaxed nature. She could have participated in several television shows to talk about her son, but she refused. »»
Lamine Yamal recently talked about her mother and her education, explaining that Ebana was “her queen”. One of the first things that the 18 -year -old has done with his new fortune was to buy a house from his mother.
