Spain and Barcelona star player Lamine Yamal has come under heavy insult after his birthday celebration. According to reports, Spain’s Ministry of Social Rights has asked the country’s prosecutor’s office to investigate the 18 years old after he reportedly hired people with dwarfism to perform at his 18th birthday party.
Limine Yamal hosted a party on Sunday at a rented property in Olivella. In a small town 50 kilometers northwest of Barcelona where he invited YouTubers, influencers, and several Barcelona team-mates it was alleged that Yamal hired a group of entertainers with dwarfism.
That action has attracted many concerns as Association of People with Achondroplasia and other Skeletal Dysplasias in Spain (ADEE) described as “unacceptable in the 21st century.” “The ADEE has filed a complaint, so this ministry has asked the prosecutor’s office to investigate to see if the law has been violated and, therefore, the rights of people with disabilities [have been],” Spain’s Ministry of Social Rights told the AFP news agency.
The ADEE said it “publicly denounces the hiring of people with dwarfism as part of the entertainment,” and said they would take legal action as it “perpetuates stereotypes, fuels discrimination, and undermines the image and rights” of people with disabilities.
The ADEE published a statement, saying: “These actions violate not only current legislation but also the fundamental ethical values of a society that seeks to be egalitarian and respectful.” “The general law on the rights of persons with disabilities expressly prohibits the following practices: ‘Shows or recreational activities in which people with disabilities or other circumstances are used to provoke mockery, ridicule, or derision from the public in a manner contrary to the respect due to human dignity are prohibited’.”
One of the entertainers has however come out to speak, he said: “No one disrespected us, we worked in peace.” “I don’t understand why there’s so much hype. We’re normal people, who do what we want, in an absolutely legal way.” “We work as entertainers. Why can’t we do it? Because of our physical condition?
“We know what our limit is and we will never exceed it: we are not fairground monkeys.” The performer said the show lasted one hour, and that afterwards the entertainers joined in with the party.” “We dance, we distribute drinks, we do magic… there are many types of shows. Everyone had a great time.”
Barcelona spokesperson has come out to say the club is not in a position to comment on an act that falls strictly within the private sphere. He however said their position will be reassessed once “concrete information” has been ascertained.
