The father of Lamine Yamal is in serious but stable condition after being stabbed on the night of this Wednesday, in a parking lot on the outskirts of Barcelona. The news was reported by the Catalan newspaper La Vanguardia, which cites police sources.
The father of the 17-year-old player was attacked in the municipality of Mataró, with the Mossos d’Esquadra, the police of Catalonia, taking over the investigation of the case. Several suspects have been detained and some witnesses of the attack have been identified, with authorities suspecting that the crime may have been motivated by an old feud. However, the specific motives are not yet known.
Lamine Yamal was called up to represent the Spanish national team in the European Championship at only 16 years of age. The Barcelona player celebrated his 17th birthday during the tournament, having been one of the standout figures in the competition. The young player is considered one of the greatest promises of world football today.