Lamine Yamal's Home Burgled Amid World Cup Celebrations
WHO:
Al Jazeera - Lamine Yamal, a 19-year-old Spain football star.
Al Jazeera - The home was previously owned by Gerard Pique and Shakira.
WHAT:
Yahoo Sports - Lamine Yamal's message after the semifinal win was, "New York, we are coming for you," which received over 4 million likes in 3 hours.
Yahoo Sports - Yamal's performance in the semifinal included forcing a penalty that led to Spain's first goal, and he had a goal ruled out for offside.
NY Post - An attempted burglary occurred at Lamine Yamal's home.
Daily Mail Sports - The property is valued at £9.5 million.
Al Jazeera - Yamal helped Spain secure a 2-0 victory over France in the World Cup semifinal.
Al Jazeera - Yamal won a first-half penalty that was converted by Mikel Oyarzabal.
WHERE:
FOX Sports - The FIFA World Cup Final will take place at New York New Jersey Stadium.
Al Jazeera - The attempted burglary took place in Esplugues de Llobregat, a municipality in Barcelona.
WHEN:
Al Jazeera - Spain is set to face Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday.
Al Jazeera - The incident occurred shortly after Spain's victory over France in the World Cup semifinal.
Al Jazeera - Spain is set to face either Argentina or England in the World Cup final on Sunday.
WHY:
Al Jazeera - The burglary attempt was likely motivated by the high profile of Yamal and the recent victory of the Spanish team.
HOW:
Al Jazeera - Two individuals wearing balaclavas attempted to climb onto the property but fled when confronted by private security guards.
Spain is set to face Argentina in the World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday. After their semifinal victory, Lamine Yamal excitedly declared, "New York, we are coming for you," a message that quickly garnered over 4 million likes in just three hours. Yamal played a crucial role in the semifinal, forcing a penalty that led to Spain's first goal, although he had one goal ruled out for offside.