Multiple Spanish media outlets have reported that Mounir Nasraoui, father of 17-year-old Barcelona and Spain football star Lamine Yamal, has been hospitalized following a stabbing incident near Barcelona.
According to La Vanguardia and news agency EFE, citing unnamed official sources, Nasraoui was stabbed multiple times in a parking lot in the Rocafonda neighborhood of Mataró. He was subsequently transferred to the Germans Trias i Pujol University Hospital in Badalona, also known as Can Ruti, with various injuries.
La Vanguardia reports that Nasraoui is in serious but stable condition. The incident, which allegedly involved several individuals, is currently under investigation by Barcelona police. EFE reports that several arrests have already been made in connection with the attack.
Local police have not yet responded to requests for comment from ESPN.
This incident comes in the wake of Lamine Yamal’s recent success with the Spanish national team. The young star was part of Spain’s victorious European Championship squad in July, where he set up Nico Williams’ opening goal in the 2-1 final win over England. Yamal’s performances earned him the tournament’s best young player award, an accolade he received just a day after his 17th birthday.
The football community will undoubtedly be watching closely for updates on Nasraoui’s condition and the ongoing police investigation. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the personal challenges that can affect even the most promising young talents in the sport.
As the story develops, more details are expected to emerge about the circumstances surrounding the attack and its potential impact on Lamine Yamal’s burgeoning career.
Source: espn
