Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal is embroiled in controversy following the club’s La Liga championship celebrations. Israel’s Defense Minister, Israel Katz, has accused the young footballer of allegedly promoting hatred towards Israel and the Jewish community.
The scandal arose after a video circulated on social media depicting Yamal celebrating Barcelona’s victory while holding a Palestinian flag. This act has drawn significant attention and sparked backlash from various quarters.
Katz has urged FC Barcelona to take action regarding the incident. However, the club has yet to issue an official statement, and representatives from the Spanish Football Federation have remained silent on the matter.
In contrast, Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has expressed his support for Yamal, emphasizing that the country takes pride in his gesture during the championship parade.