The FC Barcelona prodigy waved a Palestinian flag on Monday, May 11, during the parade celebrating the Spanish football champion title of the Catalan club.
“It’s his choice, he’s an adult”: without defending or condemning him, FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick expressed mixed feelings on Tuesday about the gesture of his star forward Lamine Yamal, who waved a Palestinian flag during the parade following Barcelona’s championship victory on Monday.
“These are things I don’t usually like” said Flick in a press conference on Tuesday. During the parade of the Blaugranas in the streets of Barcelona, the 18-year-old forward, who was second in the Ballon d’Or last year, was seen waving a Palestinian flag from the bus where the players were located. “We dedicate ourselves to playing football and we must consider what the public expects from us”, Flick added.
“Making people happy”
Barcelona won their 29th La Liga title on Sunday, the second consecutive one, by defeating Real Madrid 2-0 at Camp Nou. “When I saw the people on the streets, so moved, it was an incredible sensation. I was very moved” said Flick. “That’s why we are here: to play football, to make people happy”.
