Barcelona Star Lamine Yamal’s Father Receives ‘Many Insults For Choosing Spain’

BusinessSportsMoneyBarcelona Star Lamine Yamal’s Father Receives ‘Many Insults For Choosing Spain’ByTom Sanderson,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Sanderson has been primarily based in Barcelona since 2019.Follow AuthorJun 03, 2026, 05:57am EDTJun 03, 2026, 05:57am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.FC Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal's father received many insults over his decision to choose Spain over Morocco at international level.NurPhoto via Getty ImagesFC Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal’s father “had to endure many insults from Moroccans for choosing Spain” according to guests that feature in a new MARCA documentary ‘Forged: Cradle of Champions’.Born to parents of Equitorial Guinean and Moroccan descent, Lamine was on the radars of both his father’s country Morocco and his own birthland Spain since emerging as a La Masia prospect.Ultimately, though, Lamine chose to represent Spain. At the age of 16 while turning 17 in Germany, he’s already been a protagonist in a major tournament win at the European Championships in 2024.Lamine scored a sensational equaliser against France in the semifinal and provided an assist for Nico Williams to open their country’s account in the final won at England’s expense.And with Lamine now on the verge of playing his first World Cup amid a batle to shake off the hamstring injury that ended his club season, MARCA has travelled to his neighbourhood.Rocafonda is a barrio in Mataro, the capital of the Marsesme region around 20 miles east of Barcelona city centre.“He was different, he had something special,” said someone from the neighbourhood, as well as explaining that his father “had to endure many insults from Moroccans for choosing Spain”.Lamine Yamal’s choice has always been a hot topicThough this is unconfirmed speculation, it has been rumoured that the dispute which led to Lamin...