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POLITICSAug 3 · 13:09 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYESteffani Garcia

How Lamine Yamal became a symbol of Spain’s identity debate

Lamine Yamal, a 19-year-old Spanish footballer born to Moroccan and Equatorial Guinean parents, has sparked debates about Spanish identity due to his religious practices and heritage. His public sujud gesture during the World Cup and social media reactions highlight tensions around nationality and belonging, with political figures and organizations weighing in on multiculturalism and hate content.

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