Lamine Yamal: I've faced racism a thousand times

Barcelona's teenage star says racist comments and looks are so routine he has lost count.

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What happened. Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal said he has experienced racism "a thousand times", saying people are often unaware their comments or behaviour are offensive. He made the remarks in an interview with broadcaster Movistar.

• He said people are "indirectly racist" without realising it.
• Spain's racism observatory named him a top target of online abuse.
• He was among Barca players racially abused at the Bernabeu in October 2024.

“A thousand times. People are indirectly racist toward you, but maybe don't realise it.”

— Lamine Yamal

Yamal's comments add his voice to Spain's ongoing debate over racism in football, where he and Vinicius Jr are frequent targets.

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