Barcelona's Yamal faces probe over allegations he hired people with dwarfism to perform at party
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has been criticized and could face an investigation for reportedly hiring people with dwarfism as entertainers during his lavish 18th birthday party last weekend.
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00:00Barcelona star Lamine Yamal could face an investigation for reportedly hiring people with dwarfism as entertainers during his lavish 18th birthday party last weekend.
00:12Spanish authorities have asked prosecutors to open a probe into the allegations, condemning the event as a return to the Middle Ages.
00:21Disability rights activists have also criticised the alleged hirings and said they will take action legally and socially against those responsible.
00:31But Yamal has his defenders with one of the alleged entertainers telling Spanish radio station RAC1 that they were all treated with respect.
00:41In May, Yamal signed a contract extension to stay at Barcelona until 2031.
