Soccer-Disability rights group slams Yamal's birthday bash for using people with dwarfism


Soccer Football - Nations League - Final - Portugal v Spain - Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany - June 8, 2025 Spain's Lamine Yamal looks dejected after the match REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

MADRID (Reuters) -A Spanish disability rights group has vowed legal action over the reported hiring of people with dwarfism as entertainment at Barcelona soccer star Lamine Yamal's recent 18th birthday party, condemning the practice as discriminatory.

The young winger, who helped Spain clinch the European Championship last year, celebrated his coming of age on Saturday with a star-studded jamboree that included celebrity guests from the music industry such as Bizarrap, Bad Gyal or Quevedo, as well as many of his Barca teammates and social media influencers.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Football

Soccer-Burkina Faso beat Sudan to seal second in Group E at Cup of Nations
Soccer-Stylish Algeria win third game at Cup of Nations finals
Soccer-Serie A title race enters New Year with five clubs in the mix
FAM still have one more avenue for recourse if appeal at CAS fails
Ex-national coach Pan-gon close to landing Giants job
With more options, McAllister looks to get Wasps stinging�
Soccer-Liverpool's Slot wants no repeat of chaotic draw in Leeds rematch
Soccer-Two Guinea players banned for insulting referee at Africa Cup of Nations
Soccer-Rodri returns as Manchester City seek ninth straight win
Soccer-DR Congo fan poses as statue at AFCON in tribute to late leader Lumumba

Others Also Read