The recent comments by the former Spanish Football Association, Albert Luque, repeated the debate about the election of the national team of Lamine Yamal. Almost two years ago, Yamal, who represents both Morocco and Spain, stood in the center of a violent rivalry between the two associations. According to Luques revelations during a program of The crossbar The matter was decided long before the public debate on Cadena Ser.
According to reports, Yamal expressed his clear preference early and said Luque: “Don’t worry, I’m under pressure from anywhere, but I want to play Spain.” Despite the then media tower around the 15-year-old, both Moroccan and Spanish sources believed that Yamal had not yet made a final decision. Some claimed that the football president of Moroccos, Fouzi Lekjaa, met with Yamal and his family to persuade him to choose Morocco.
However, the Barcelona striker had the look of becoming a European champion, a dream that he broke out with Spain in 2024 and deserved the title of the best player of the tournament. While Yamal’s election has now been celebrated in Spain, it was not unnoticed in his family. Luque announced that Yamal’s father Mounir Nasraoui initially fought to accept his son’s decision and even fear against setbacks from Morocco. Over time, however, Nasraoui accepted the election of his son and proudly supported him on social media, as well as Yamal’s paternal grandmother, who regularly takes part in his games.
Nevertheless, the decision for many Moroccan fans who continue to feel disappointed with Yamal’s election, especially in view of his outstanding achievements for Barcelona and Spain.
