Yamal and Cubarsi Graduate to Adult Status: Minor Protections Lifted by Spanish Federation
Once Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi celebrated their 18th birthdays, the Spanish Football Federation made a significant administrative change: the special protections designed for underage players were officially lifted. These protections, which previously applied to minors, included mandatory criminal background checks and compulsory training sessions for anyone interacting with youth athletes. The aim was to…