Overview

• Spain’s Ministry of Social Rights formally requested investigations by the public prosecutor’s office, the parliamentary ombudsman and the hate-crime bureau after reports that Yamal hired people with dwarfism for entertainment at his July 12–13 party in Olivella.
• The probe will assess potential violations of the 2022 law, which prohibits degrading shows involving people with disabilities and is due to be revised to include fines of up to €1 million.
• ADEE and ASDD have condemned the alleged engagement of dwarfism acts, pledging legal and social measures to protect the dignity and rights of individuals with skeletal dysplasias.
• A video surfaced showing guests with dwarfism arriving at the venue, while an anonymous performer told RAC1 they were contracted under normal conditions and treated respectfully.
• Yamal and FC Barcelona have remained silent publicly, and the 18-year-old has since resumed training for the 2025–26 season after signing a contract extension until 2031.