The ADEE is going for Lamine Yamal. The demand for legal action hinges on Spain’s disability law (Article 15), which bans “shows using people with disabilities to provoke ridicule.” Jesús Martín Blanco, Spain’s disability rights director, warned Yamal’s status as a youth icon amplified the incident’s harm: “An influencer normalizing this can trigger copycat behavior”. Fines for violations range up to 1 million, though investigators must first determine if performers were subjected to humiliation-a claim contested by witnesses.
One entertainer, anonymously interviewed by RAC1, blasted the ADEE’s stance: “We’re artists-we dance, do magic, and serve drinks. No one disrespected us; this fuss exists only because it was Yamal’s party.” They accused the association of “harming our livelihoods” without offering alternative work or training, emphasizing their right to professional autonomy.
Critics contrasted Yamal’s party with actor Peter Dinklage’s acclaimed career, noting Yamal’s since-deleted Instagram comment urging Dinklage to “check DMs” hours before the event-a move perceived as tone-deaf. Meanwhile, Spanish media highlighted the party’s timing amid record ICE deportations ordered by Spain’s government, spotlighting hypocrisy in leveraging disability ethics while targeting migrant communities.
The scandal threatens Yamal’s carefully crafted image. Fresh off signing a 1B-release-clause contract after a 25-goal, 18-assist season, he now faces potential legal battles and sponsor unease. Barça’s silence underscores their dilemma: defend their star or distance themselves from ethical breaches.
Girlfriend Rumors: A Parallel Circus
Yamal’s birthday week also revived dating speculation. After viral rumors linking him to 29-year-old OnlyFans model Fati Vázquez-which he “categorically denied”-sightings of ex-girlfriend Alex Padilla at the party sparked reconciliation theories. Vázquez had earlier received death threats amid the gossip after this.
Lamine reported to Barça training on July 14, unfazed by the scandal. His 2024-25 stats (18 goals, 25 assists across La Liga/Copa) cemented his status as Europe’s most valuable winger, with the club banking on his maturity to navigate the storm,
Barça announced key moves: signing Copenhagen phenom Roony Bardghji, extending goalkeeper Wojciech Szczsny’s contract, and confirming Clásico dates (October 27/April 12). Yamal’s form remains critical to their title defense and club’s future.
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