Mounir Nasraoui, father of Barcelona and Spain’s rising football star Lamine Yamal, was reportedly stabbed late Wednesday in a car park in Mataró, a town in north-eastern Spain, Soccernet.football understands.
The alarming incident was first reported by La Vanguardia, which cited official sources familiar with the situation.
Nasraoui, 35, was allegedly attacked and subsequently transported to Can Ruti Hospital in Badalona with what was described as serious injuries.
The incident occurred just weeks after Nasraoui watched his son make history by becoming the youngest player to appear and score at the Euro 2024 tournament.
Lamine Yamal’s exceptional performances, including a goal in the semi-final against France, helped Spain secure the championship title after defeating England in the final.
The young winger’s breakthrough season with Barcelona had already captured widespread attention before his standout performances on the international stage.
Local and regional police forces, including the Mossos d’Esquadra, reportedly located multiple witnesses to the incident. However, no official statements have been released by the police or the Mataró local government, and attempts to obtain further comments have been unsuccessful.
It has been reported that Nasraoui had been discharged from the hospital and was recovering at home, offering some relief amidst the troubling circumstances.