Barcelona star Lamine Yamal speaks out on racism from Real Madrid fans – ‘It’s all they have’

Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal has addressed the racist abuse he suffered from Real Madrid fans during their 4-0 victory at the Santiago Bernabeu in October.

Despite the insults, the 17-year-old stated that such abuse does not affect him, emphasizing pride in his identity and dismissing the words of frustrated fans.

Racial abuse has been a growing issue in Spanish football, with players like Vinicius Junior, Nico Williams, and Alejandro Balde also facing discrimination. Yamal condemned racism in football, calling for stronger action from authorities.

While some measures have been taken, including prison sentences for offenders targeting Vinicius, many cases still result in minor fines.

This has led to discussions about whether stricter penalties are needed to effectively deter racist behavior in football stadiums.