Yamal and his birthday, the accusation: "He hired people with dwarfism for shows"

An association accuses the Barcelona star

Lamine Yamal is in a turmoil over his 18th birthday party. The Barcelona star allegedly hired people with dwarfism to perform during the party. The complaint comes from the Association of People with Achondroplasia and Other Skeletal Dysplasias with Dwarfism (Adee), a member of the Spanish Confederation of People with Physical and Organic Disabilities (Cocemfe).

"The Association announces that it will take legal and social action to protect the dignity of people with disabilities, considering that such actions violate not only current legislation but also the fundamental ethical values of a society that aspires to be equal and respectful," the Adee website states.

"On the occasion of the birthday of the young footballer, a prominent figure in Spanish sport, people with dwarfism were hired exclusively for entertainment and promotional activities. For ADEE, this type of practice is intolerable because it perpetuates stereotypes, fuels discrimination, and undermines the image and rights of people with achondroplasia or other skeletal dysplasias, as well as all people with disabilities," the association continues.

"It is unacceptable that in the 21st century, people with dwarfism continue to be used as entertainment at private parties, and it is even more serious when these incidents involve public figures like Lamine Yamal. The dignity and rights of our community are not entertainment for anyone, under any circumstances," says Carolina Puente, president of ADEE.