Burglary attempt at FC Barcelona striker Lamine Yamal's home; investigation opened

Published Jul 16, 08:59 PM UTC

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On July 16, 2026, a burglary attempt occurred at the home of FC Barcelona striker Lamine Yamal in Esplugues de Llobregat, Spain, just hours after Spain qualified for the World Cup final. Around 4 a.m., a private security guard spotted two hooded individuals on a wall via surveillance cameras. The suspects fled before entering the residence. An investigation has been opened jointly by the Mossos d'Esquadra and the Spanish National Police. At least two other burglaries occurred in the same upscale neighborhood that night, though no link has been established. The house was previously owned by Gerard Piqué and Shakira.

Source report

By Sasha Nahon

Lamine Yamal's evening took an unexpected turn. A few hours after Spain's qualification for the World Cup final, the home of the young FC Barcelona striker was reportedly the target of a burglary attempt, according to COPE.

Incident Details

Location: Esplugues de Llobregat, an upscale residential neighborhood near Barcelona
Time: Approximately 4 a.m.
What happened: A private security guard spotted two hooded individuals perched on a wall of the property via surveillance cameras
Outcome: The suspects fled immediately after being spotted, before they could enter the residence

Investigation

An investigation has been opened and is being conducted jointly by:

Mossos d'Esquadra (Catalonia's autonomous police force)
Spanish National Police

According to COPE, at least two other burglaries were committed the same night in the same neighborhood, although no link to this attempt has been established at this stage.

Property Background

Lamine Yamal's house is the former residence of Gerard Piqué and Shakira when they lived in Barcelona.

Published on 16/07/2026 at 22:55 — Updated on 16/07/2026 at 22:56

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Source

Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertWestern

Original headline: Une enquête ouverte après une tentative de cambriolage chez Lamine Yamal

Original language: FR

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