Reporter: Yamal held a party of & dived & provoked but was always tolerated, while Vinicius was treated with double standards
Yamar, who has been criticized recently, said in an interview that he "didn't care about the voices of the outside world at all." The reporter believed that Yamal was spoiled.
Lamin Yamal is the focus of the Spanish team on this national team match day, and Dela Fuent's team will strive to advance to the 2026 World Cup. But this Barcelona supernova is not only being discussed for its on-court performance, but also attracting attention from off-court behavior. The Barcelona No. 10 player has attracted much criticism for his 18th birthday party in recent weeks.
Faced with the accusations from fans and some sports media, Yamal responded in an interview with Spanish TV: "Recent discussions about me are mostly focused on off-court, but the root of all this is my performance on the court. Without the achievements on the court, no one would pay attention to whether the players from Mataro held an adult ceremony or discussed their private lives. "
For this statement, reporter Nacho Peña called it "censored" in the El Desmarque Madrugada program. He explained: "Yamar became the focus because of his outstanding football talent, but the media was too tolerant of him. "
The columnist distinguished Yamal's off-court behavior (such as Yamal dating a famous singer or holding a luxurious party) from his performance on the court: "He enjoyed the red carpet treatment, and even if he fell to the ground and rolled, he was not scolded for making a provocative gesture to the stands without being criticized. It was because he was 'his own child' and played for the Spanish team that he was treated preferentially on the court. Vinicius did not enjoy such treatment. "