Four Arrested Following Stabbing of Spanish Teen Star Lamine Yamal's Father

Four individuals have been taken into custody following a violent knife assault on the father of up-and-coming Spanish football sensation Lamine Yamal in Catalonia, according to local police statements provided to AFP on Thursday. The disturbing incident occurred at 1910 GMT on Wednesday in a parking lot in the Catalan municipality of Mataro, situated approximately 30 kilometers away from Barcelona, specifically in the Rocafonda neighborhood where Lamine Yamal hails from, as confirmed by a representative from the Mossos d'Esquadra, the regional police force of Catalonia. Mounir Nasraoui, the father of Yamal, sustained multiple stab wounds in the attack and is currently undergoing treatment at Can Ruti hospital. Unfortunately, the hospital was unable to provide further details on his condition when AFP attempted to reach out for additional information.

"Thanks to everyone for your support, I'm already doing better, a big hug for everyone," wrote Nasraoui in a post on Instagram on Thursday afternoon.

A source close to the family told AFP that Nasraoui is now "out of danger" and "remains under observation" but in a "stable" condition.

Asked about the events and the victim's possible release date from hospital, the source did not wish to say more.

Yamal was pictured leaving the hospital in a car after visiting his father.

Three people were arrested Wednesday night and were being questioned at Mataro police station, while a fourth was taken into custody at 0900 GMT Thursday morning.

Investigators must also interview the victim "as soon as possible", as well as witnesses, to uncover the circumstances of the attack, said the police.

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Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia said the incident occurred after an argument in the street with some men who had approached him while he was walking his dog and later returned to assault him.

Yamal made his Barcelona debut aged 15 in April 2023 and burst into the limelight last season, becoming a key player for the Catalan giants.

The winger, now 17, played a key role for his country as Spain triumphed at Euro 2024 for a record fourth time, becoming the youngest ever footballer to play and score in the competition's history.

Yamal's father and grandmother still live in Rocafonda and he tends to celebrate goals by making a '304' gesture with his hands, referring to the postcode of his neighbourhood.

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Nasraoui became famous during the European Championship for his social media presence and media appearances, frequently posting content showing his support for his son.

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