December 23, 2024

  • German curfew law means Spain could face fine
  • Yamal has impressed in Euro 2024
  • La Roja boss says he won’t be substituted
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    • WHAT HAPPENED?

      There had been confusion as to whether Spain would be able to field their 16-year-old superstar in case it would breach German labour rules. The rules state that anybody under the age of 18 cannot work later that 8pm, however athletes are permitted to work until 11pm – this would include any post-match interviews and media duties. De la Fuente has quashed any suggestions that Yamal will not play or be substituted early.

WHAT DE LA FUENTE SAID

Speaking about Lamal at his press conference, De la Fuente said: “We talk to him daily.

“He shows a maturity inappropriate for his age, but he is in developing both as a footballer and as a person. We are all responsible in that process. We are going to do our job and let him play. Nothing more.

“I don’t know the German legislation on whether Lamine has to be removed at 11pm… We don’t think so.”

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WHAT NEXT FOR YAMAL?

Should Yamal and Spain see off the challenge of Georgia they will face the hosts Germany, who saw off Denmark in controversial circumstances on Saturday night. Should he continue to impress, Yamal will continue to attract interest from Paris Saint-Germain who want to break the world transfer record to make him Kylian Mbappe’s heir.

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