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Spain at risk of breaking German employment law: Spain could fall foul of German labor laws if Lamine Yamal features in their clash with Albania on Monday. At just 16-years-old, Yamal is the youngest player ever to take part in the Euros, with his 17th birthday falling just one day before next month’s final.
Far from being part of the team solely as a means to gain international experience, the prodigious talent has quickly become integral to Luis de la Fuente’s side as they sit top of their group with two wins from two.
With qualification to the knockout stage already assured, La Roja take on Albania at the Dusseldorf Arena this evening.
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However, according to a report from German publication Bild with kick-off set for 9pm local time Yamal could be forced to miss out lest Spain break an employment law relating to under 18s. The law states those under the age of 18 are prohibited from working later than 8pm.
Special dispensation is made for athletes, who are allowed to play until 11pm though that is said to include time to shower and to complete post-match media activities.
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Spain would reportedly not face sporting sanctions for breaking the rules, however they could be hit with a fine of up to €30,000 (£25,390) for the infraction.
Yamal made his senior international debut in a Euro 2024 qualifier against Georgia, becoming the nation’s youngest player and youngest goal scorer after he netted the final goal in a 7-1 win.
The Barcelona star has started both of their Euro 2024 games so far and provided an assist in a 3-0 win in their Group B opener against Croatia.
Source: dailymail.co.uk
