Morocco is the solution for Lamine Yamal

David Sánchez criticizes the way Spain treats young players with dual nationality, including Lamine Yamal, and believes that Morocco could offer them a more favorable environment. "You destroy him before he even starts! Spain is the only country where a national team star is the target of criticism," commented the Spanish journalist known for his regular appearances on Radio Marca and El Chiringuito. He adds: "It’s better for everyone if Lamine Yamal goes to play for Morocco. It’s better for him, because he won’t be treated well in Spain." He hopes that the laws will allow him to play for Morocco.

According to a recent study by the Spanish Observatory on Racism and Xenophobia on racism in football, published by AS, Lamine Yamal is the number 1 target: he accounts for 60% of racist insults, far outpacing other stars like Vinícius Júnior (29% of attacks) and Kylian Mbappé. Recently, FIFA announced its intention to strengthen its efforts to combat online racism, a measure directly related to Yamal’s situation. It launched an unprecedented panel of 16 football legends last September to strengthen its fight against racism. More than 30,000 hate messages have been reported in 2025, and 65,000 since 2022. Moderation removes harmful content and reports the authors of these messages.

"Football must be a safe and inclusive space, both online and offline. FIFA is taking concrete measures to protect football stakeholders from the harm caused by online abuse," said FIFA President Gianni Infantio. He will add: "Violence has no place in our sport, and FIFA will continue to work with authorities to sanction the perpetrators of these acts."