Lamine Yamal is the great hope of Hansi Flick's project. After a debut campaign full of records and leadership, he already wears the number 10 jersey and has established himself as the core of a Barça that has inspired excitement again.
The club has placed high expectations on his development. The sporting management and the coach believe that Lamine can define an era. His energy, pure talent, and connection with the fans make him a reference for a Barça that seeks to regain its global status.
The birthday party that sparked controversy
However, Lamine was also in the spotlight in recent days for a non-sporting reason: the controversial celebration of his birthday. The private party, held at an exclusive villa near Barcelona, featured artists, rappers, influencers, and also figures with dwarfism. That decision triggered strong criticism from ADEE, which announced legal action and accused the footballer of violating the rights of people with disabilities.
The controversy led to an investigation by the Spanish government, which has referred the case to the Prosecutor's Office. This episode turned what should have been a private celebration into a national scandal. However, the reality is that Lamine Yamal did nothing wrong, but Flick wants to address the matter.
Flick imposes a new rule in the locker room
In response to the controversy, Flick has decided to implement a new internal regulation in the blaugrana locker room. From now on, he prefers that there aren't parties like that or private player events during the season or at key moments.
This rule doesn't prevent the footballers' private lives, but it does set strict limits regarding their public projection. Flick aims to keep the team focused solely on performance and minimize possible distractions.
The club seeks to keep them focused on sports
Barça respects its players' personal lives and doesn't block their rights outside the sporting environment. However, as El Nacional also reports, the club wants to reduce marketing actions that could affect the team's image or focus. The goal is for the footballers to stay focused on their objectives on the field, removing any element that distracts the team.
The management of the situation aims to protect the image of the footballer and the club, respect individual privacy, and at the same time reinforce a message of commitment. The renewal of the internal code is the first visible step of this new policy of control and discipline.