Barça’s Bold Stand: Barcelona Defends Lamine Yamal Amid Groin Controversy
13 November 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What triggered the controversy around Lamine Yamal?
A sudden medical intervention to treat groin pain and the subsequent communication gaps between Barça, the federation, and external doctors.
Who was involved in the medical decision?
Barça, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), and a Belgian doctor named Schilders, with input from Mundo Deportivo’s reporting.
What was the federation's reaction?
The federation expressed surprise at the timing and noted that details emerged in a late report, leading to Yamal’s exclusion from the Spain camp.
What did Barcelona claim?
The club stated the aim was player safety and that they informed the federation of the medical steps taken.