Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal faces investigation for allegedly hiring people with dwarfism at his 18th birthday party, violating Spanish disability laws.
Highlights:
- Lamine Yamal under investigation over alleged disability law violation.
- Possible fine of up to €1 million if found guilty.
- Concerns raised over the influence on impressionable young fans.
Lamine Yamal 18th Birthday Celebration
Barcelona football sensation Lamine Yamal has come under legal scrutiny following allegations surrounding his 18th birthday celebration. Spain’s Ministry of Social Rights has launched an official investigation after reports emerged that Yamal hired people with dwarfism to work at his party, potentially violating the country’s disability laws.
According to Spanish officials, the law strictly forbids acts that mock or demean people with disabilities. Jesús Martín, Director of General Disability, emphasized that “the law applies to everyone,” expressing concern that influential figures like Yamal might set a harmful example for young fans.
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If found guilty, Yamal could face fines of up to €1 million. Furthermore, Spain’s Association of People with Achondroplasia and Other Skeletal Dysplasias with Dwarfism has reportedly threatened legal action against the football star.
While Yamal has resumed pre-season training with FC Barcelona for the 2025/26 season, this controversy continues to make headlines, with further allegations linked to the party still surfacing. Spanish prosecutors and the Office for Combating Hate Crimes are actively investigating, and fans await clarity on the legal outcome.