At sixteen Yamal laminae he is already a star. Both in Barcelona which launched him among the big names without fear and in Spain, in which he always started in the first two outings at Euro2024. But he is still 16 years old and, according to the law in force in Germany, he cannot work beyond 11 pm.
Yamal, the only minor at Euro2024: what German law says
The 2007 class owned by Barcelona is thethe only minor footballer involved in Euro2024 and, therefore, the only one who risks entering despite himself in conflict with German child labor laws. In Germany, those who have not yet reached the age of majority can work until 8pm, with an exemption granted to athletes who can work activities until 11pm. For Spain no problem against Croatia, given that the game was played at 6pm. In contrast, the second match against Italy took place at 9.00 pm, e.g coach De La Fuente replaced Yamal in the 71st minute, i.e. around 10.30pm. In fact, there is also the post-match time to consider, which is considered work time: from showers to commitments with the media, you cannot go beyond 11pm.
What does Spain risk if it breaks the rules?
As explained by the German newspaper Bild, if the Spain were to employ the child prodigy Lamine Yamal after 11pm local time, he would fire a fine of up to 30 thousand euros. So far no sanctions have been imposed and in any case, precisely to avoid friction of any kind, the Spanish Football Federation is trying to obtain an exemption by the German government. La Roja will return to the pitch this evening for the last match of Group B against Albania: it will be played again at 9pm. Then the competition will come to life with the direct elimination phase: in this case, since there are no sporting sanctions, the Iberian Federation could also decide to take on the 30 thousand euro fine so as not to give up the sparks of the champion that on the 13th July will blow out 17 candles.
Spain on the pitch against Albania: the Yamal problem doesn’t arise?
With first place in Group B and the qualification for the round of 16 already in the safe tonight the ‘Yamal problem’ may not arise again, because against Albania De La Fuente thinks of a massive turnover. In the attacking midfield, in fact, it is possible to use Oyarzabal, Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres from the first minute behind the Real Madrid center forward Joselu.
