Piqué: This is why Yamal is criticized at Real Madrid
The Spanish star Gerard Piqué, former defender of Barcelona, commented on the controversy that has arisen in recent hours regarding Barça star Lamine Yamal.
This came after the player made a statement that was considered insulting to the traditional rival club Real Madrid, which angered the royal club's fans.
Piqué said about the young star: "Let’s accept Lamine's personality as it is. It’s clear that he will gain experience over time."
He added: "No one is themselves at 18 as they are at 38. Lamine Yamal is a very special player."
He concluded: "Are they criticizing him in Madrid? That’s understandable; they wish they had a player like Lamine."
This came after the player made a statement that was considered insulting to the traditional rival club Real Madrid, which angered the royal club's fans.
Piqué said about the young star: "Let’s accept Lamine's personality as it is. It’s clear that he will gain experience over time."
He added: "No one is themselves at 18 as they are at 38. Lamine Yamal is a very special player."
He concluded: "Are they criticizing him in Madrid? That’s understandable; they wish they had a player like Lamine."