Shock as father of Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal is 'stabbed in car park attack'

Lamine Yamal and his father.

Shock as father of Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal is 'stabbed in car park attack'

Izuchukwu Akawor • Izuchukwu Akawor • 21:47 - 14.08.2024

Lamine Yamal's dad has been taken to hospital following an attack in Spain.

In what has come out as a shock, Mounir Nasraoui, the father of rising Barcelona and Spain talent Lamine Yamal, has been the victim of a serious assault.

Pulse Sports Nigeria reports that the attack took place on Wednesday night in a car park in the town of Mataró, near Barcelona according to Lavanguardia.

Nasraoui has been rushed to the Can Ruti hospital in Badalona, where his condition is described as 'serious'.

This unfortunate event comes in the wake of Lamine Yamal's meteoric rise to fame following a remarkable European Championship.

Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal at Euro 2024
Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal at Euro 2024 (Credit: nicolas_williams9/Instagram)

The young Barcelona star recently played a pivotal role in Spain's historic Euro 2024 victory, where he assisted Nico Williams in the final against England.

Yamal's outstanding performance throughout the tournament, culminating in one goal and four assists, earned him the prestigious Young Player of the Tournament award.

Lamine Yamal celebrates after helping Spain win the Euro 2024 title | IMAGO

The 17-year-old winger, who has Moroccan heritage, was instrumental in Spain's record fourth Euro triumph. His achievements on the international stage have made him a household name and a symbol of Spain's bright footballing future.

However, now he has to worry about his father who is critically lying in the hospital after a terrible attack.

Spain are now four-time EURO champions. (Photo Credit: Euro2024/X)

The Mossos d'Esquadra, Catalonia's police force, has taken charge of the investigation, working in close cooperation with local law enforcement.

Authorities are actively seeking witnesses to piece together the circumstances surrounding this shocking incident.

Nico Williams celebrates a goal for Spain with Lamine Yamal (Photo Credit: Euro 2024/X)

While the exact details of the assault are still being uncovered, preliminary reports suggest a possible connection to a previous altercation involving Nasraoui.

The motives behind this earlier incident remain unclear, adding another layer of complexity to the ongoing investigation.

Lamine Yamal with his father (Credit: (@BarcaUniversal/X)

As the investigation unfolds, the football world watches with bated breath, hoping for a swift recovery for Mounir Nasraoui and a resolution to this troubling incident.

The impact of this event on Yamal, both personally and professionally, remains to be seen as he navigates this challenging time in his young career.

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