The father of Barcelona and Spanish youngster Lamine Yamal was stabbed “multiple times” in a parking lot, according to reports from The Sun.
It is said that Mounir Nasraoui was stabbed several times and was rushed to the hospital on Wednesday night in a “serious condition”.
Lamine Yamal’s father injured in attack
The 17-year-old Euro 2024 star’s father was reportedly attacked after a fight broke out.
Nasraoui was in a critical condition before being transported in an ambulance to the Can Ruti hospital in Badalona, northeast of Barcelona, La Vanguardia reports.
Nasraoui, 35, is still “under observation” and now in a “stable” condition despite his injuries, Relevo claims.
According to local accounts, there were multiple witnesses to the horrifying incident, and several arrests have now been made.
An investigation has been opened by the Mataro municipal police team and the Mossos d’Esquadra.
Tight bond between father and son
Known for being his son’s biggest fan, Nasraoui was present when the 17-year-old won the European Championship this year.
Yamal made his La Liga debut for Barcelona at the age of 15, making a flashy cameo off the bench, and since then has risen to become one of the best players in the world, breaking numerous records.
He was also present at Euro 2024; he is both the youngest player to participate in the Euros and the youngest goal scorer for Spain.
He recently won the Euro 2024 with Spain, becoming the youngest goal scorer in the competition, and also winning the young player of the tournament award.
Yamal was raised in the Mataro suburbs after being born to a Guinean mother and a Moroccan father.
The talented forward has been likened to Lionel Messi, his idol, with fans claiming to have unraveled the reason behind his undeniable talent.
A resurfaced photograph shows the Argentine legend bathing the Moroccan-born youngster as a child.
