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Officials in Spain demanded a study by Barcelona star Lamine Yamal after it was claimed the 18-year-old footballer who was hired under-dwarfism for his birthday party this weekend.
Spain’s Ministry of Social Rights asked officials, including the public prosecutor’s office, to investigate the allegations and on disability laws were violated at Sunday’s party.
Spain’s Lamine Yamal warms up for a Nations League semi -final Soccer match against France in Stuttgart, Germany, June 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)
ESPN reported That guests were not allowed to film during the festivities, but videos on social media seemed to show people with dwarfism who arrived at the event outside Barcelona.
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The images caused a group to make a statement that threatened litigation.
The Association of People with Achondroplasia and other Skeletal Dysplasias (ADEE) said in a statement that the condemned Yamal.
“The association announces that it will take legal and social actions to protect the dignity of people with disabilities, given that these events are not only in accordance with current legislation, but also the basic ethical values of a society that claims to be egalitarian and respectful,” said Adee in the statement under a translation.
Spain’s Lamin Yamal slides during a Nations League semi -final against France at Mhparena in Stuttgart, Germany, June 5, 2025. (Reuters/Kai Pfaffenbach)
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“During the birthday of the young footballer, a relevant figure in Spanish sports, people with dwarfism were employed solely for entertainment and protest activities. For adee, this type of practice is intolerable because it pervades stereotypes, fuel discrimination and undermines the image and rights for those with achondroplasia or other skeletal dysplasias, as well as all people.” “
BBC Reported Tuesday that Adee had filed a complaint to the ministry.
Spain’s Lamine Yamal Movements during the Nations League final against Portugal 8 June 2025 at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. (Reuters/Angelika Warmuth)
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