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Lamine Yamal Faces Backlash Over Boot Flags and Old Morocco Celebration Video
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100% centerFirst reported by N12 · 4 days ago
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Lamine Yamal is facing backlash in Spain after wearing Morocco and Equatorial Guinea flags on his boots and after an old video resurfaced of him celebrating a Moroccan win over Spain. Despite the controversy and reported racist abuse from some fans, he is expected to keep his starting role for Spain at the World Cup.
- 01Yamal wore Morocco and Equatorial Guinea flags on his boots for Spain.
- 02An old video of him celebrating Morocco over Spain sparked new outrage.
- 03Spain knew about the boots before the match, reports said.
- 04He scored his first World Cup goal in Spain's 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia.
- 05Yamal is expected to remain a starter despite the backlash.
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MakoCenter · Hebrew4 days ago
Lamine Yamal Faces Backlash Over Boot Flags and Old Morocco Celebration Video
N12Center · Hebrew4 days ago
Yamal sparks backlash after wearing Morocco and Equatorial Guinea symbols on his boots
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