15/05/2026
Lamine Yamal sparked widespread debate after waving a Palestinian flag during FC Barcelona’s La Liga title celebrations following victory over Real Madrid. Images shared from the club’s parade quickly spread online, with one Instagram post receiving millions of interactions and reigniting discussions over political expression in football.
Former Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola defended the young player, stating: “Lamine should be proud of what he did.” Guardiola added that footballers are role models with influential public platforms and should express their opinions when necessary.
Current Barcelona manager Hansi Flick said he did not support mixing politics with football, but acknowledged that Yamal was “old enough” to make his own decisions.