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EXPLAINED: Spanish government weighs in on lamine yamal dwarfism row | Rare Historical Photos

Lamine Yamal’s 18th birthday party has been the subject of intense debate and speculation. | IMAGO/HMB-Media

The clamor surrounding Lamine Yamal’s controversial birthday party continues to grow, with the Spanish government now getting involved.

A disability rights group accused the Barcelona star of hiring people with dwarfism “solely for entertainment and promotional activities” for a private party to celebrate turning 18 last weekend.

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