Lamine Yamal needs a wake-up call

World football often has high expectations for teenage stars, especially when they possess skillful techniques, maturity beyond their years and explosive potential on the field.

Lamine Yamal gets into trouble at his 18th birthday party.

But with young talent Lamine Yamal, the story is gradually slipping off the professional track into the turmoil of scandal and controversy.

Having just turned 18, instead of entering adulthood with maturity and a clear direction, Yamal has become the center of an unprecedented public storm. From lavish vacations with OnlyFans models 12 years older than him, to a birthday party accused of exploiting dwarfs and hiring women with special body measurements, Yamal's image is quickly shifting from a symbol of hope to a symbol of deviance in the public eye.

One party, many questions

The birthday event was held at a lavish villa with the participation of more than 200 guests, including teammates such as Gavi, Alejandro Balde and Robert Lewandowski. However, the focus of criticism was not on the scale or luxury, but on the details that were accused of being “inhumane”: a group of people with dwarfism were invited as part of the “entertainment”, and the information that women with specific bust measurements were paid to be present at the party.

Despite the fact that the event was a private one, with no phones or photography allowed, Yamal himself posted a minute-long clip with the short caption: “Just 1 minute, enjoy.” But contrary to his desire to show off his joy, the video only fueled a wave of protests.

The incident did not stop at negative public reaction. The Spanish Dwarf Association (ADEE) announced that it would take legal action, while the Spanish government also requested an official investigation. According to Marca , Yamal could face a fine of up to £867,000 - a large sum, even for a football star.

Lamine Yamal idolizes Neymar, a notorious playboy.

The Director General of the Disability Affairs, Jesus Martín, spoke frankly: “We are concerned that people with money and power think they are above the law. The law applies to everyone – from the rich to the poor.” This statement is not only aimed at Yamal’s specific behavior, but also serves as a wake-up call for celebrities to take on social responsibility.

Meanwhile, the only justification from the family was the short answer of his father - Mr. Mounir Nasraoui - on television: "The party was great. If you want to know more, go find out for yourself!". A cold, somewhat defiant attitude, further made the image of the Yamal family in the public eye more unpleasant.

Barcelona on edge

It is not difficult to understand why the Barcelona leadership is “extremely worried” about Yamal’s behavior and direction. Reporter Pipi Estrada even bluntly compared Yamal to Real Madrid’s young recruit - Franco Mastantuono - and said that at Real, President Florentino Pérez would “never let that happen”.

Barcelona, ​​which is entering a period of generational transition, has placed a lot of faith in Yamal as a new symbol, a representative face of La Masia’s unique style of play. But instead of being a humble, progressive young talent, Yamal is turning himself into a scandalous “celebrity”, far from the core values ​​that the club has built since the generation of Messi, Iniesta or Xavi.

It is important to make it clear that young players have the right to celebrate adulthood and enjoy the fruits of their labor. But when enjoyment crosses the moral line, social outrage is inevitable. Yamal’s case is a typical example of the conflict between personal life and public responsibility of celebrities, especially when that person is only 18 years old and is being looked up to by millions of children.

Barcelona are concerned about Lamine Yamal.

Modern football is no longer just a game on the pitch. Fame, social media, advertising contracts - all create a glamorous but dangerous spiral. If not oriented in time, a wrong move can lead to the collapse of an entire career - as many "early-blooming prodigies" have experienced before.

Lamine Yamal still has time to adjust, to learn to grow both professionally and socially. But to do that, he needs more than empty compliments and flashy parties. He needs a “wake-up call” – from the club itself, from his agent, and from those who have gone before him.

Barcelona also needs to be more decisive. We cannot ignore wrongdoings because of public opinion or commercial value. Because if we do not control it now, Yamal could very well become a "sigh" of La Masia, instead of the next pride after Messi.

In football, talent is a necessary condition. But character is a sufficient condition to go the distance. And at 18, Yamal still has time to choose his path again - if he wants to.

Source: https://znews.vn/lamine-yamal-can-cai-tat-thuc-tinh-post1569138.html