Here's Why Lamine Yamal's Sagging Shorts Are Making Headlines: The Controversial History Behind the Fashion Trend

Lamine Yamal’s sagging shorts during Spain’s World Cup celebration have become a viral talking point, sparking debate online despite the focus of the night being football. On Monday night, the 19-year-old winger walked onstage to celebrate Spain’s 1-0 World Cup win over Argentina in Madrid. After the lights went off, clips of his outfit circulated widely, with some social media users criticizing his appearance, arguing it lacked “respect” and appropriate dressing. Others defended him by citing his age and saying he was simply celebrating, while insisting there was no illegal behavior involved. The article also traces the broader history of sagging pants to prison-era origins, often linked to ill-fitting uniforms and the lack of belts, before the style spread into wider culture and hip-hop. Fact-checking context referenced Snopes’ explanation of those origins.