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- Real Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga visits Lakers’ practice facility.
- Camavinga, a soccer star, enjoys off-season training in L.A.
- Lakers’ brand attracts international athletes and celebrities.
Real Madrid’s Camavinga Drops by Lakers’ Facility
Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, a global soccer sensation, recently made a special visit to the Los Angeles Lakers’ practice facility.
At just 21 years old, Camavinga has made a name for himself in the soccer world, starting his professional career at 16 with Rennes in France’s Ligue 1. His talent quickly caught the eye of Real Madrid, where he has played in 94 games over three years. The young star, who has also represented the French national team 21 times since 2020, took time during his off-season in Los Angeles to stop by the Lakers’ UCLA Health Training Center. There, he enjoyed shooting hoops and posing with the team’s championship trophies, a testament to the Lakers’ global appeal and their history of welcoming stars from various fields.
The Lakers’ facility is known for hosting celebrities, reflecting the team’s prestigious status in the NBA. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, a key player in the Lakers’ 2020 championship run, discussed the unique relationship Lakers players have with their fans, highlighting the high expectations and the love-hate dynamic that comes with being part of such a storied franchise.