Alvaro Morata has sparked a storm in Spain’s camp at Euro 2024 after threatening to quit the national team after the tournament over ‘nonsense’ criticism.

Morata, who has captained his country in Germany this summer, previously admitted it would be ‘easiest’ for him to move abroad because of the poor treatment and laid bare the effect on his family, including his wife and four young children.

He also floated the idea of leaving Atletico Madrid just a week after seemingly pledging his future to the club, raging that ‘in Spain, there’s no respect for anyone’.

Ahead of his likely next appearance against France in the first semi-final tomorrow, an explosive interview with El Mundo has caused uproar in his homeland.

‘It could be (my last tournament with Spain),’ Morata told the outlet. ‘It’s a possibility that I don’t want to talk about too much, but it’s probable.’

The striker, who played for Real Madrid, Juventus and Chelsea before joining Atletico, initially on loan in 2019, has endured a tense relationship with Spanish supporters. 

He had been whistled during Spain’s campaign at Euro 2020 and notably jeered throughout a friendly against Brazil at the Bernabeu in March.

‘In Spain it’s hard for me to be happy,’ Morata said. ‘Without doubt [I’m happier outside of Spain]. I’ve said it many times. Above all, because people respect me. 

‘In Spain there’s no respect for anything or anyone.’

Morata married his partner, Alice Campello, in a stunning ceremony in Venice in 2017 and shares three sons and a daughter with the fashion blogger.

Meanwhile, the 31-year-old will be available for selection against France after incorrect reports claimed he had been shown a yellow card during the 2-1 victory against Germany. 

TONIGHT

SPAIN Vs France 8 pm

TOMORROW

Netherlands Vs England 8 pm