This article was originally published on www.si.com as Lamine Yamal Breaks Silence on Birthday Party, Dwarfism Scandal. Barcelona’s star forward Lamine Yamal bluntly brushed off the controversy surrounding the allegedly illegal hiring of people with dwarfism for his 18th birthday party.

The athlete celebrated his 18th birthday with a party attended by his teammates and other celebrities on Sunday, July 13

Barcelona's decision to hand the legendary No. 10 shirt to teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has already paid off in spectacular fashion, with the club reportedly selling 70,000 jerseys within a single day.

Barcelona have announced that Spanish star Lamine Yamal has signed a new deal with the club running until the summer 2031 and the 18-year-old will also wear the iconic number 10 starting from the 2025-26 season,

Barcelona attacker Lamine Yamal's father, Mounir Nasraoui, has urged people to respect his young son following a controversy regarding a private birthday party.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as USMNT Star Christian Pulisic Beats Out Lamine Yamal for Prestigious Award. Christian Pulisic took home the Best Soccer Player award at the 2025 ESPYS, beating out a Barcelona trio of Lamine Yamal, Aitana Bonmatí and Alexia Putellas.

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal signed his new contract on Wednesday in front of the cameras, in an event with his entire family present. The 18-year-old was deliberate in paying tribute to those around