Footage has surfaced of the moments before Mounir Nasraoui was stabbed at a parking lot in Catalonia.
Mounir Nasraoui, the father of Spain and Barcelona football prodigy Lamine Yamal, has been hospitalized following a stabbing incident in Mataro, a town in Catalonia, Spain.
The altercation occurred on the evening of August 14, 2024, and has sent shockwaves through both the local community and the wider football world.
According to reports from La Vanguardia and other local outlets, the confrontation began when Nasraoui was walking his dog in a car park.
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Eyewitnesses claim that Nasraoui got into a heated argument with several individuals.
The disagreement quickly escalated into a physical altercation, during which Nasraoui was attacked and stabbed multiple times.
Emergency responders arrived swiftly at the scene and transported Nasraoui to Can Ruti Hospital in Badalona.
Despite the severity of his injuries, Spanish media outlets Relevo and Mundo Deportivo have reported that Nasraoui’s condition, while serious, is stable and he is “out of danger.”
The police have arrested three suspects in connection with the attack, who are now facing charges of attempted murder.
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The investigation is ongoing, with local authorities interviewing witnesses to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
Video footage from the scene shows Nasraoui, clad in a yellow Barcelona shirt, being escorted away by police following the confrontation.
The footage also captures the intense moments leading up to the stabbing, adding to the gravity of the situation.
Mounir Nasraoui, who hails from Morocco but moved to Spain as a child, has been a significant presence in his son’s life and career.
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He was notably supportive during Lamine Yamal’s recent success at the Euro 2024 tournament, where the 17-year-old dazzled with his performances, helping Spain clinch the championship.
Nasraoui’s presence and encouragement have been pivotal in Yamal’s rise to prominence.
The attack on Nasraoui has stunned the local community in Mataro, where he resides in the Rocafonda neighborhood.