Lamine Yamal held a lavish party to celebrate his 18th birthday on Sunday and the Barcelona wonderkid has suffered backlash over allegedly hiring people with dwarfism to peform

A Spanish government official has called for an investigation into Barcelona star Lamine Yamal’s 18th birthday party after a prominent disability activist group said organizers of the event hired people with dwarfism “solely for entertainment and attractions” in contravention of Spanish law.

Yamal celebrated turning 18 at a private party at a residence in Olivella, a small town 50 kilometres north west of Barcelona.

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

Lamine Yamal's father, Mounir Nasraui, has insisted that the Barcelona sensation didn't do anything wrong to warrant widespread criticism.

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal could face an investigation after he was accused of hiring people with dwarfism for entertainment at his birthday party over the weekend.

Lamine Yamal has landed in trouble for exorbitant celebrations on his 18th birthday. Yamal's wild party on July 13 has attracted multiple controversies. The Barcelona starboy has been criticised for reportedly hiring people with dwarfism to entertain his guests.

The soccer superstar is facing a government investigation after hiring entertainers with dwarfism to perform at his 18th birthday party.