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How North Texas barbers came to cut hair for Lamine Yamal, other FIFA World Cup stars
By Marvin Hurst at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· July 11, 2026
· 2 min read
Mario Martinez started cutting hair when he was 15. He did not plan on it becoming a career until a few years later, when he was in college."Whenever I found out that I was already making more cutting hair than what I was going to college for, I was just like, yeah, I'm just going to stick to it,...
Key takeaway "Whenever I found out that I was already making more cutting hair than what I was going to college for, I was just like, yeah, I'm just going to stick to it," he said.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The connection between North Texas barbers and international soccer stars like Lamine Yamal is a testament to the region's growing reputation as a hub for professional sports. With the Dallas Cowboys and other major teams calling the area home, it's no surprise that athletes from around the world are seeking out local talent, including barbers like Mario Martinez and Bryan Guardado. The fact that Martinez's Legends Barbershop and Co. in Richardson has become a go-to destination for players from the NBA, NFL, and now international soccer teams, speaks to the region's strong network of sports professionals. As the FIFA World Cup brings global attention to the sport, it will be interesting to see if more local businesses and professionals, like Martinez and Guardado, capitalize on the opportunity to work with international athletes, further solidifying North Texas's position in the global sports landscape.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 11, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Mario Martinez started cutting hair when he was 15. He did not plan on it becoming a career until a few years later, when he was in college."Whenever I found out that I was already making more cutting hair than what I was going to college for, I was just like, yeah, I'm just going to stick to it,...
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