In modern football, there are an increasing number of young players who can represent their national teams at a very young age, one of whom is 16-year-old Spanish prodigy Yamal, who is participating in this European Championship. However, Spain’s use of him in this European Championship may also violate relevant German laws.
According to German law, people under the age of 18 are not allowed to work after 8pm, with athletes being an exception, but they can only work until 11pm.
More precisely, if Yamal works past 11 pm, Spain could face fines under German law. According to the law, people under the age of 18 are not allowed to work after 8 pm, and this also applies to foreigners working in Germany. Athletes are an exception, with the law allowing them to work until 11 pm at the latest.
However, in this European Championship, some matches kick off at 9 pm local time, and by the time the match ends, it’s about 11 pm. However, even after the match, a series of activities including showering and interviews are considered “work.” If the law is strictly enforced, the Spanish coach may need to substitute Yamal before 11 pm.
However, legal expert Stephan Graf said that violating this law will not have an impact on the sports level, meaning that Yamal will not be banned for this, and Spain will not be disqualified, but they could still be fined up to €30,000. However, Graf also added that in a football event like the European Championship, Germans are likely to ignore this rule.
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