Spanish forward Lamine Yamal has sparked controversy on social media following his interaction with Infanta Sofía, the younger daughter of King Felipe VI of Spain, during a reception at the Zarzuela Palace in Madrid honoring Spain’s 2026 FIFA World Cup victory.
A video that has gone viral shows Yamal greeting King Felipe VI with a hug before shaking hands with Queen Letizia, Princess Leonor, and Infanta Sofía. After briefly shaking Sofía’s hand, the player turns away while she appears to be speaking to him, seemingly without acknowledging her.
The clip quickly spread across social media, where users have debated the moment and Yamal’s behavior during the royal reception.
