[57465] The Palestinian flag storm at Barcelona's championship celebrations: The team's coach responds

The Palestinian flag storm at Barcelona's championship celebrations

A public storm has erupted following the championship celebrations of the FC Barcelona football club, after player Lamine Yamal was documented waving the Palestinian flag. The event, which gained resonance on social media, sparked a broad discussion surrounding the political involvement of footballers.

According to a report in News 360 | All the News, the event joins past statements by Yamal's father, which included criticism against Israel and support for the Palestinian side. The media outlet noted that social networks began engaging with the subject following the incident.

The team's German coach, Hansi Flick, responded to the incident and noted that Yamal consulted with him on the matter before the parade. According to The News Line – a channel presenting an editorial line affiliated with the Israeli right – Flick told Yamal: "I told him that if he wants to do it, it is his decision and he is old enough to decide." However, Flick emphasized that "I don't like this subject" as reported in The News Line.

The reports on Flick's reaction also appeared in 🎗️Israel News IL🎗️ and Israel Hayom, where the coach's personal reservation regarding the player's move was highlighted under the headline: "I didn't like that Lamine Yamal waved the Palestinian flag" according to an Israel News IL report.