The family suffers greatly from these verbal abuses

Recent Spanish reports have revealed shocking details and a painful background behind the racist attacks and verbal abuses targeting Barcelona and Spain national team star Lamine Yamal.

The reports confirm that Yamal, 18, is currently the footballer most subjected to racist insults on social media over the past year, surpassing even well-known players who have suffered from the same scourge.

According to the reports, attacks against Yamal account for a staggering 60% of all racist commentary directed at footballers, double the number of insults received by Real Madrid’s Brazilian star Vinícius Júnior, who is notorious for his long-standing experiences with racism.

This massive wave of digital hatred casts a heavy shadow over Yamal’s career and personal life, exposing a dark, unseen side of his rise as Barcelona’s football prodigy.

The player’s composure vs. the family’s suffering: the other side of the attacks

In an in-depth analysis by Spain’s El País, the stark contrast between the player’s reaction and that of his family to these attacks was highlighted.

For his part, Yamal reportedly shows “apparent indifference” toward the repeated racist insults that have followed him since his rapid rise. Despite immense pressure, he occasionally jokes about the offensive comments as a coping mechanism to relieve psychological stress.

However, the family’s suffering is evident. They have been deeply affected by the verbal assaults, especially after the offensive remarks made live on air by former Atlético Madrid goalkeeper coach Mono Burgos, who said: “If Lamine doesn’t succeed in football, he’ll end up at a traffic light.”

Yamal’s father calls on Barcelona president to intervene

This comment, seen as both classist and racist, referencing the player’s modest background, sparked outrage within Yamal’s family. Reports indicate that Yamal’s father broke down in tears and immediately contacted Barcelona president Joan Laporta, demanding that the club take a firm and official stance to defend his son.

His mother also demanded a public response to protect both her son and the family from these ongoing attacks.

Despite the evident pain caused to his family, Lamine Yamal later adopted a conciliatory public stance, seeking to contain the crisis and avoid further controversy, stating coolly: “He meant to praise me, but couldn’t find the right words.”

This response from the 18-year-old player reflects his attempt to defuse the situation, while the debate continues over the responsibility of clubs and federations in combating such attacks that deeply affect young stars and their families.