Lamine Yamal under fire after alleged use of dwarves as entertainment at birthday bash

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal could be facing legal action for the alleged use of dwarves as entertainment at his 18th birthday bash.

Spain international Yamal celebrated the landmark occasion on Saturday with a meal at a restaurant on the Mediterranean coast before a party on a private estate in Olivella.

Most of his Barca team-mates, as well as numerous influencers and celebrities from the world of music, attended the lavish event.

There were no phones allowed inside – a move intended to allow revellers to enjoy themselves – but it is now claimed dwarves were brought in to amuse the guests.

COMUNICADO OFICIAL | La Asociación de Personas con Acondroplasia y Otras Displasias Esqueléticas con Enanismo denuncia la contratación de personas con enanismo como entretenimiento en la fiesta de Lamine Yamal.
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We will take legal action – ADEE

The Association of People with Achondroplasia and Other Skeletal Dysplasias (ADEE) has condemned the move. In a statement, it said: “We publicly denounce the hiring of people with dwarfism as part of the entertainment at the recent 18th birthday party of soccer player Lamine Yamal. 

“The Association will take legal and social action to safeguard the dignity of people with disabilities, considering that these facts violate not only current legislation, but also the fundamental ethical values of a society that claims to be egalitarian and respectful.

“During the birthday party of the young footballer, a relevant figure in Spanish sport, people with dwarfism were hired only for entertainment. For ADEE, this type of practice is intolerable because it perpetuates stereotypes, fuels discrimination and undermines the image and rights of those with achondroplasia or other skeletal dysplasias, as well as all people with disabilities.”

‘We’re not going to keep quiet’

ADEE president Carolina Puente added: “It is unacceptable that in the 21st century people with dwarfism continue to be used as entertainment at private parties, and it’s even more serious when these events involve public figures such as Lamine Yamal. 

“The dignity and rights of our people are not entertainment for anyone, under any circumstances.

“We’re not going to keep quiet. We will defend the dignity and rights of our group in all areas, and we will demand that responsibilities be assumed so that acts like these are not repeated.”

Yamal is arguably the player with the highest profile in Spanish football after a season that saw him follow up a starring role in the country’s European Championship success by helping Barca claim a La Liga and Copa del Rey double.

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