Lamine Yamal’s late playing at Euro 2024 caused the Spain team to get into trouble with labor laws in Germany when using minors.

Lamine Yamal – a player who is only 16 years old but has made important contributions to help the Spanish team lead Euro 2024 Group A. However, coach Luis de la Fuente’s use of Yamal could cause “La Roja” to encounter Legal trouble in Germany.

Controversy broke out after Spain’s 1-0 win over Italy in Group B Euro 2024. This match started at 9:00 p.m. (German time), Lamine Yamal started and was replaced in the 71st minute. That means he left the field around 10:30 p.m. in Germany.According to German labor law, businesses and organizations are prohibited from employing workers under 18 years old to work after 8 p.m. This regulation was issued to protect the rights of children and adolescents. Exceptional athletes will be allowed to compete until 11 p.m.The next match between Spain and Albania also starts at 9:00 p.m. local time. After 90 minutes of official play, plus half-time break, extra time and other activities, Lamine Yamal (who came off the bench in the 72nd minute of the match) certainly left the field after 23 hours. This is a viоlatiоn of Germany’s strict labor laws.

According to legal experts, young player Yamal may not face any punishment or ban. However, the Spanish team could be in trouble. In theory, they could be fined 32,000 euros for violating working age regulations when participating in Euro 2024.

Notably, “La Roja” not only pays the fine this time, but may have to pay the fine many times if it still uses this young talent.

Faced with this issue, some media immediately learned from German legal experts. There is currently no official conclusion on this, but there is a very high possibility that the Spanish team will not be fined.

Despite facing legal troubles, the appearance of Lamine Yamal is still a great hope for Spanish fans. They believe that Lamine Yamal will bring a new breeze to help the home team achieve success at Euro 2024 .