Lamine Yamal, the young Spanish footballer, faced an attempted burglary at his Barcelona home shortly after Spain’s 2-0 victory over France in the 2026 World Cup semi-final.Police confirmed the incident occurred early Wednesday morning in Esplugues de Llobregat, a suburb of Barcelona.

The house, previously owned by Barcelona legend Gerard Pique and singer Shakira, was targeted by two masked individuals who tried to climb the wall but were intercepted by private security guards.The attackers fled the scene, and the police declined to name the property’s owner for privacy reasons.Yamal, 19, played a key role in Spain’s win, scoring a penalty converted by Mikel Oyarzabal.

This incident highlights the growing security concerns for high-profile athletes, following similar break-ins involving stars like Karim Benzema and Rodrygo.The house’s history adds to the intrigue, as it was once a residence for Pique and Shakira.While the police have not disclosed further details, the event underscores the pressures faced by elite athletes in the public eye.