Spain's captain celebrated the title with a Palestinian flag — Reuters
Lamine Yamal, the young forward for Spain's Barcelona, has found himself at the center of a major scandal due to his actions during the ceremony honoring the La Liga champions.
This was reported by Reuters.
The footballer displayed a Palestinian flag, which sparked a mixed reaction among fans and club officials.
During the traditional championship parade, the "Blue-and-Garnet" players rode through the city streets in an open-top bus.
It was at that moment that the 16-year-old talent decided to pull out the Palestinian flag and began waving it vigorously in front of thousands of spectators.
In addition to the political gesture, the player stood out for his provocative T-shirt, which bore the inscription: “Thank God I’m not a Madridista.”
Such behavior underscored the fierce rivalry with Madrid’s Real, but the main criticism centered on the international context.
The head coach of the Catalan powerhouse, Hans-Dieter Flick, did not stay silent about the incident and publicly expressed his dissatisfaction with his player’s actions.
The coach openly stated that he did not approve of Yamal’s stunt with the flag, as sports should remain separate from politics.
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