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Social media platforms are witnessing a wide Arab support campaign for the young star Lamine Yamal, a Barcelona player, after raising the flag of Palestine during the team's celebrations of the Spanish league title. The situation sparked official and popular Israeli anger, while winning praise from prominent Arab figures and support campaigns in Gaza.
A wide wave of Arab support swept social media platforms, in support of the young star Lamine Yamal, the wing of the Barcelona football team, after he raised the Palestinian flag during his team's celebrations to win the Spanish league title. The 18-year-old Yamal's attitude provoked mixed reactions, waving the Palestinian flag from the open bus that roamed the streets of Barcelona, and posting his picture of the flag on Instagram, drawing praise On the other hand, Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz launched a sharp attack on the Spanish player of Moroccan origin, accusing him of "inciting against Israel and spreading hatred," demanding that FC Barcelona disown this position, he claimed. Prominent Arab media and sports figures responded with support campaigns for Yamal, as Egyptian sports analyst Ahmed Al-Shennawi pointed out that the Palestinians painted artistic murals bearing the image of Yamal in Gaza, while Arab writers described his attitude as courageous and humane. The young player, who is considered one of the most prominent emerging talents in world football, has received official Spanish support, as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez defended his right to expression, stressing that Spain officially recognized the State of Palestine. Yamal, who has won three La Liga titles since joining the first team in 2023, continues to break records as the youngest player to achieve the feat in the club's Catalan history.
Source: Al-Wehda Al-Arabia News Portal
