Spanish broadcaster Movistar Plus+ has announced that it will no longer work with Germán Burgos, former Atletico Madrid assistant manager and pundit, following a derogatory comment he made about 16-year-old soccer player Lamine Yamal. This decision was made after Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain boycotted interviews with Movistar in response to the offensive comment made during the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal. Movistar Plus+ has since released an apology for the comment and its impact.

Background Information:

Germán Burgos, a former assistant manager of Atletico Madrid football club and current TV pundit, has been dismissed from Spanish broadcaster Movistar Plus+ due to an offensive comment he made about young soccer player Lamine Yamal. The incident occurred during the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal match between Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. As a result of Burgos’ comment, both teams decided to boycott Movistar interviews. Movistar Plus+ has acknowledged the gravity of the comment and issued an apology for the unfortunate incident.

Summary:

• Spanish broadcaster Movistar Plus+ has decided to sever ties with Germán Burgos following a derogatory comment he made about Lamine Yamal.
• Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain boycotted interviews with Movistar Plus+ in response to the offensive comment during the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals.
• Movistar Plus+ has issued an apology for the comment and its impact, deeming it an unfortunate incident.

“In an unfortunate incident, Germán Burgos made a derogatory comment about 16-year-old Lamine Yamal during the Barcelona vs. Paris Saint-Germain UEFA Champions League quarterfinal match. This led to both teams boycotting interviews with Spanish broadcaster Movistar Plus+. Movistar Plus+ has apologized for the comment and has decided to end their collaboration with Germán Burgos.”