A Catalan journalist admits he feared “going to jail” after almost mowing down and injuring Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal.

Catalan celebrations on Sant Jordi Day

Teenager almost mown down by journalist

Barca preparing for cup final date with Real

WHAT HAPPENED?

Jose Antonio Ponseti, who works for media outlet Cadena SER, was busy with work commitments as Sant Jordi Day was celebrated on April 23. He found himself rushing around as part of his day job.

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At one point, he came close to knocking over 17-year-old sensation Yamal. Fortunately for all concerned, disaster was averted. Barcelona are eager to ensure that the latest superstar to emerge from their famed La Masia academy system avoids any untimely knocks.

WHAT JOURNALIST SAID

Ponseti told El Larguero: “I had a very funny anecdote when I was running from booth to booth during Sant Jordi Day. At the turn of the afternoon I almost ran over Lamine Yamal! I ran into him in a huff and I said, 'Man, what are you doing here?' He was with his entourage.”

DID YOU KNOW?

When it was pointed out that he could have caused quite a “mess” ahead of Barcelona’s Copa del Rey final clash with arch-rivals Real Madrid, Ponseti added: “If I injure him or take him down, imagine... Oh my God! I'll go to jail and never return to Barcelona!”