El Clasico — football’s fiercest rivalry — has taken an explosive new turn. Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal is under fire after calling Real Madrid “cheaters” during a Twitch stream. What began as a casual remark has spiraled into a national controversy, with Madrid fans booing him, players confronting him, and even his own Spanish teammates speaking out. Dani Carvajal’s on-field clash with Yamal and Rafinha’s scathing remarks have only added fuel to the fire. Is Spanish football failing its brightest prodigy? As Yamal faces a storm of criticism, one question looms large: can Spain’s next Messi learn to rise above the noise — or will controversy define his legacy? Rupha Ramani with more.
