With Lamin Yamal and Bau Kobarsi, 18, this year, the Spanish national team camp is no longer forced to activate the short protection protocol, which was previously applied to talents such as Ansu Fati and Javi.
When did work began with the Protocol of Puritors?
About five years ago, the Spanish Federation approved special measures aimed at protecting the short players. The beginning came with Ansu Fati, then Javi, to Yamal and Kobarsi, where every person was obligated to deal with these players, from coaches, administrators, workers and drivers, by providing a clean record of any sexual nature, in addition to passing courses specialized in protecting minors and combating sexual violence.
What are the most prominent restrictions imposed by the protocol inside the camps?
One of the most important items was to prevent any adult from being with a minor player alone in closed places, such as physical therapy rooms or gyms, with the mandatory presence of at least two adults with him in these cases. This procedure is designed to ensure a safe environment that prevents any possible abuses.
How was the travel of minors?
The Spanish Federation was required to obtain written approvals from parents or legal guardians before any trip, with the flight line of the clubs. There was also an obligation to accompany an adult to the player from the departure of the means of transportation until his arrival at the camp headquarters, provided that the identity of this person is pre -determined.
What has changed now?
Cubarry celebrated his eighteenth birthday on January 22, and then Yamal reached the legal age on July 13, and they made this first camp for them without the need to implement exceptional measures, thus ending a season that lasts for many years, and the duo begins a new stage as professional players without special protocol restrictions.
