'Slaps' punishment for Lamine Yamal after breaching the rules, but Barcelona wonderkid gets no special treatment.

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Yamal, a precocious 17-year-old, has already changed the course of club and national history.

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He made his senior Barcelona debut at 15, and went on to win a continental title with Spain at Euro 2024.

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He is seen as a future Golden Boy and Ballon d'Or winner, and the youngster has already scored goals in 2024-25.

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Yamal, on the other hand, will be treated the same as his Catalunya teammates, as he has already discovered to his cost.

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According to Mundo Deportivo, Yamal was subjected to a “tunnel of slaps” after reporting late for a pre-training talk from German head coach Flick.

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The former Bayern Munich manager has made it clear at the start of his reign that his rules are not to be broken.

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Another “heavyweight” figure in the Barca dressing room is also said to have been disciplined after failing to turn up on time for training

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The player in question, who overslept, was reportedly scolded in front of the rest of the squad.

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