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  "id": 8825043,
  "title": "I have experienced racism a thousand times – Lamine Yamal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/i-have-experienced-racism-a-thousand-times-lamine-yamal",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T22:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/i-have-experienced-racism-a-thousand-times-lamine-yamal/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Barcelona's Lamine Yamal has disclosed that he has faced racism \"a thousand times\" due to a lack of awareness regarding offensive comments or actions. The Spanish Observatory on Racism and Xenophobia revealed earlier this year that the 19-year-old and Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr were the most commonly targeted by online racist abuse in Spain during the latter half of 2025. Yamal was among the Barca players subjected to racist abuse during a match between the two teams at the Bernabeu stadium in October 2024.\n\nIn an interview with broadcaster Movistar, Yamal, who played a key role in Spain's World Cup victory in July, revealed that he experienced racism regularly throughout his career. He stated, \"A thousand times. People are indirectly racist toward you, but maybe don’t realize it.\" Yamal explained that there are numerous comments or looks that are racist, but the perpetrators often remain oblivious to their actions. He added, \"If someone calls me Black, it’s not going to bother me at all; ultimately, I’m Black, I’m not any other color.\"\n\nYamal further addressed the intent behind the racist remarks, saying, \"Another thing is whether it’s good or bad, whether they’re saying it to offend me.\" He emphasized that if he were playing a match and spectators had paid for their tickets to watch him, he wouldn't be angry simply because someone disrespected him.",
  "summary": "Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal says he has experienced racism \"a thousand times\", because people are unaware their comments or behaviour are offensive.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal says he has experienced racism ‘a thousand times’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/barcelonas-lamine-yamal-says-he-has-experienced-racism-a-thousand",
        "published": "2026-09-18T14:08:03.000Z"
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        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "I have experienced racism a thousand times - Lamine Yamal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/i-have-experienced-racism-a-thousand-times-lamine-yamal",
        "published": "2026-09-18T14:53:33.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Lamine Yamal clear about his career ambitions: ‘The moment I won the World Cup, I already wanted another one’",
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        "published": "2026-09-18T17:55:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "I have experienced racism a thousand times – Lamine Yamal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/i-have-experienced-racism-a-thousand-times-lamine-yamal",
        "published": "2026-09-19T02:23:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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