Mounir Nasraoui, father of teenage Spain and Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal, is fighting for his life at Ruti Hospital in Badalona, Spain, after being stabbed during a confrontation in a parking lot in Mataró, according to “La Vanguardia.”
The incident, which is believed to be a case of score-settling, occurred in the Rocafonda neighborhood of Mataró, approximately 30 kilometers north of Barcelona, where Yamal grew up and where his father and grandmother still reside. “El Mundo Deportivo” reports that three individuals have been arrested in connection with the attack.
Eyewitnesses interviewed by La Vanguardia reported that Yamal’s father was surrounded by a group of men while he was walking his dog. An argument escalated, leading to Nasraoui being stabbed.
Video footage has surfaced showing an earlier confrontation between Nasraoui and other community members before Yamal’s father was taken away by the police.
Earlier this year, Yamal made history as the youngest player ever to compete in the European Championship at just 16 years old. He had already set records as the youngest player to represent both Barcelona and Spain, and as the youngest goal scorer in the history of La Liga, the Spanish Cup, and the Spanish national team.
Now 17, Yamal scored against France in the semi-final of the Euros, and Spain went on to defeat England in the final.
On Wednesday evening, Yamal shared a photo on social media featuring himself with his father, accompanied by heart emojis. However, the post was later deleted.
Yamal has frequently spoken about the pivotal role his father has played in his life and career. Nasraoui’s presence at the Euro 2024 final and his unwavering support have been crucial in shaping Lamine as one of European football’s most promising talents.
Authorities have yet to release an official statement regarding the incident. However, the investigative unit of the Mossos d’Esquadra continues to question witnesses in the area.
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