New developments have emerged concerning an alleged sexual assault case linked to the residence of FC Barcelona footballer Lamine Yamal, as reported by Spanish media this Wednesday. The case, which has garnered significant public attention, involves accusations against the brother of former Barcelona player Ansu Fati.
According to initial reports, the Catalan police in Barcelona have opened an investigation into an alleged sexual assault on a Dutch woman. The accusation claims the incident occurred at the home of the current Barça star, with the victim alleging she was drugged and assaulted by Fati’s brother.
Initial Allegations and the Victim’s Account
The Spanish newspaper “EBC” cited sources on Tuesday stating that the Dutch victim awoke last Saturday in Yamal’s home, finding herself next to Fatino, Ansu Fati’s brother. She alleged she had been sexually assaulted the previous night. The report detailed that the woman had been celebrating at a Barcelona nightclub before going with friends to Yamal’s residence to continue the gathering. Upon waking, she reportedly suspected she had been drugged and sexually assaulted during the night.
These reports, widely circulated by Spanish press, propelled the case into the spotlight, particularly due to the involvement of Lamine Yamal’s name. However, the narrative has since been subject to a significant correction.
Official Corrections and Clarifications
In a turn of events, the newspaper “AS” reported this Wednesday that the law firm representing Lamine Yamal had sent a correction letter regarding an article the publication ran about the case. “AS” had initially repeated the story alleging a sexual assault on a third party at the player’s home.
This account was promptly corrected following confirmations from both FC Barcelona and the Catalan police that it was inaccurate. The clarifications state unequivocally that Lamine Yamal has no connection whatsoever to the alleged events. Furthermore, it was confirmed that if such incidents did occur, they did not take place on any of the footballer’s properties.
The investigation by authorities into the core allegations is understood to be ongoing, but the direct link to the Barcelona player’s home has been formally disputed by official sources.