Lamine Yamal Loses Passport After Spain vs Turkey Clash

September 8, 2025

After Spain’s Nations League match against Turkey on September 7, 2025, Spanish prodigy Lamine Yamal reportedly misplaced his passport. A video broadcasted by the Turkish channel Beyaz Futbol shows the 18-year-old star searching through his belongings in the locker room without success.

The incident has quickly gone viral on social media platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Instagram, with several media outlets, including the Daily Mail, relaying the story. As of September 8, 2025, there has been no official statement from FC Barcelona, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), or Yamal himself, leaving fans uncertain about the player’s situation.

Some reports suggest that Yamal could be temporarily stuck in Turkey until he receives an emergency travel certificate from the Spanish embassy. Meanwhile, fans online have turned the story into a meme, with playful rumors linking teammate Arda Güler to the missing passport in light of their on-field rivalry.

While the team’s private jet was reportedly delayed in Konya, no official confirmation has been issued regarding Yamal’s return to Spain. The football community now awaits updates from either the RFEF or Barcelona in the coming hours.