Spain’s Lamine Yamal has been accused of cheating just hours after helping his country secure a spot in the World Cup FIFA World Cup the last thing. The 19-year-old played a key role in Spain’s impressive 2-0 win over France, winning a crucial penalty as his side booked their place in Sunday’s game.However, the celebrations were cut short after two suspected intruders tried to break into his luxury home outside Barcelona in the morning. The robbers fled before they had a chance after Yamal’s secret security team detected their movement and informed the authorities.
Police have launched an investigation after an attempted break-in at Lamine Yamal’s luxury home
According to reports, two hooded suspects were seen climbing the wall surrounding Lamine Yamal’s stadium shortly after winning the Spanish Cup semi final. The pair reportedly wanted to break into the house while the Barcelona player was away from the national team.The people are said to have been seen by the house guards before entering the house. When he realized that he was caught on camera, he ran away without stealing anything.Yamal’s secret security team immediately activated emergency procedures and informed the Catalan police. Police rushed to the spot and secured the place. Authorities have opened an investigation into the theft.The Criminal Investigation Division is now reviewing CCTV footage collected from the scene. Investigators are also reviewing photos of the suspects in an effort to identify and locate them. Police are treating the incident as an attempted robbery involving forced entry.The move comes just weeks after Yamal gave fans a glimpse inside his £9.5 million luxury home via a video tour of the home ahead of his departure for the World Cup. The landmark was previously occupied by former Barcelona player Gerard Pique and the Colombian singer Shakira before they split in 2022.This also follows the theft of Barcelona players earlier this year. In February, defender Pau Cubarsi was allegedly robbed of a luxury watch, while goalkeeper Joan Garcia was also victimized after thieves broke into his home and took cash and jewellery.Despite the horrific incident, Yamal enjoyed an excellent World Cup campaign. The youngster scored his first World Cup goal in Spain’s 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia in group stage. He continued to impress with his speed, skill and threat throughout the game.Yamal also enjoyed a special club season with Barcelona in 2025-2026. He finished the campaign with 24 goals and 18 assists in 45 games in all competitions, further cementing his reputation as one of the brightest young talents in football.Spain will now prepare for Sunday’s World Cup final as they look to lift the trophy. Although the theft has caused unwanted disruption, Yamal hopes to put the incident behind him and focus on helping his country become world champions.
