In a headline-grabbing post-match twist, Kylian Mbappé has reportedly requested FIFA to conduct a formal investigation into the age of Spain’s teenage sensation, Lamine Yamal, following France’s dramatic 5-4 defeat in a Euro classic.
The match, which will be remembered as one of the most thrilling encounters in recent international history, saw 16-year-old Yamal tear through the French defense with a jaw-dropping display that left fans, pundits, and even fellow professionals speechless. The Barcelona wonderkid notched two goals and assisted another, leaving even Mbappé himself visibly stunned.
“He’s too good to be 16,” Mbappé allegedly told French media in the aftermath of the defeat. “This is not normal. I’ve played with some of the best teenagers in the world. This? This is something else. FIFA needs to check.”
While many initially believed Mbappé’s comments were made in jest, reports from inside the French camp now claim that an official request has been sent to FIFA, asking for age verification records to be re-examined.
The request has sparked a flurry of reactions across the footballing world. Some see it as sour grapes from France’s captain after a humbling defeat, while others sympathize with the notion that Yamal’s performance was so extraordinary, it defied belief.
Spain’s camp has laughed off the accusations, with manager Luis de la Fuente stating in a post-match interview: “Lamine’s talent is real, and so is his birth certificate. Maybe next time France should focus more on defending him than doubting him.”
Barcelona has also released a statement calling the allegations “absurd and disrespectful,” noting that Yamal’s records have been verified multiple times by both club and international authorities.
FIFA, for its part, has not yet responded publicly, but insiders suggest the governing body sees no grounds for concern, given that Yamal has been in their official records since his early youth tournaments.
Regardless of the outcome, one thing is certain: Lamine Yamal’s star is rising faster than anyone expected – and now, he’s not just tormenting defenders, he’s rattling legends.
Stay tuned – this could be just the beginning of football’s next great rivalry.
