According to fcinews, Perišić asked Yamal for his jersey in advance during Spain's match against Croatia and exchanged it with him at the end of the first half.
Yamal spoke about the exchange, saying: "Perišić came up to me at halftime and told me, 'Normally I'd wait until after the game to ask for your jersey, but I have to do it now.' I looked at him and thought, 'Why now?' And he replied, 'Because after you play a game like that, everyone will want that jersey.' I laughed because I totally didn't expect that.'
Perišić then added, 'Believe me, I have to arrange it now because I know there will be a long line after the game.' Honestly, I thought it was a beautiful moment. I've been following Perišić for a long time, so it was special to hear him say that. I gave him my jersey, and he gave me his. But then he said, 'Now go back out there and make sure I don't regret giving you my jersey!' That made me laugh even harder. It was a really great moment, especially coming from a player like him."
Perišić discussed the matter at the post-match press conference: "Today we lost, but at least I fulfilled my eldest son's dream: to own Yamal's jersey. So I immediately asked for his jersey after the first half. Spain was stronger today, and Yamal is a great player. He deserves the Golden Ball; he tormented our defenders the entire game. But I don't think the match is over yet; we will get back into contention. Croatia won't give up easily."
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