Yamal's Actions Spark Global Backlash in Sports

Lamine Yamal waved a Palestinian flag during Barcelona's Spanish Liga title win with 750,000 spectators.
Spain criticizes Israel's Gaza operations post-2023 Hamas attack, causing global backlash in sports.
Israel's defense minister, Israel Katz, condemned Yamal for inciting hate, while Yamal shared the flag on Instagram.
Protests against Israel disrupted sports, including 2023 Vuelta, and Spain boycotts 2026 Eurovision.
Yamal, 18, will represent Spain in the World Cup in North America, facing political scrutiny.
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