Why did Lamin Yamal’s father not accompany his son to the World Cup?

The absence of Spain star Lamine Yamal’s father, Munir Nasraoui, from the stands at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was one of the episodes that piqued fans’ curiosity the most, especially as all family members wanted to support the player on his journey through the tournament.

Although there was much speculation as to the reason for this absence, it was revealed newspaper”Brand:“Spanish Details about the health condition of the “Barcelona” star’s father.

As El Espanyol newspaper reports, citing sources close to the friend of Munir Nasraoui, the owner of the hotel in Mataro, Lamine Yamal’s father could not travel to the United States because he suffers from epilepsy.

The source details that Munir Nasravi himself spoke about his health, saying: “I don’t know if I will be able to go because I suffer from epilepsy.”

The magazine added that the same source revealed another side to the player’s father’s personality and ambition, as he was heard to say: “I will sacrifice all the money I have so that I can develop.”

In some cases of epilepsy, long trips are not recommended, which explains the absence of Lamine Yamal’s father from the tournament, especially since the trip from Spain to the US takes many hours, in addition to the frequent movements imposed by the schedule of matches of the Spanish national team.

During the World Cup, the Spanish national team moved between several cities in the United States and Mexico, playing their matches in Atlanta, Guadalajara, Dallas and Los Angeles, which will force the player’s father to make additional grueling trips.

Despite the absence of his father, Lamine Yamal had no shortage of family support as his mother, Sheila Ebana, was keen to cheer him on from the stands alongside his brother, Ken, who won widespread acclaim from Spain fans for his constant presence and remarkable enthusiasm. He was also accompanied by a number of his close friends, apart from his partner Ines Garcia, who was one of his most prominent supporters throughout the tournament.