Yamal Under Fire After Wild 18th Birthday
Lamine Yamal, the rising star of FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team, has found himself at the center of a growing scandal following his 18th birthday celebration on July 13, 2025. The young footballer faces serious public criticism over alleged disrespectful behavior and the organization of a party that featured questionable entertainment.
The controversy erupted after model Claudia Calvo — winner of the "Young Miss Europe 2022" pageant — spoke on the Spanish talk show TardeAR, revealing a shocking invitation she received to attend Yamal’s birthday bash. According to her, the organizers offered between €10,000 and €20,000 as compensation — with one very specific and disturbing condition: she had to bring twelve other women, selected strictly based on physical features, including hair color and breast size.
While no official explanation has been given for this peculiar guest selection criteria, reports surfaced online about the nature of the event. The closed-door party took place at a private villa in Olivella and reportedly followed a “gangster” theme. Yamal was dressed in an all-white suit, wearing a single black glove on his left hand and holding a cane. His teammates reportedly dressed to match the theme.
A number of Barcelona players were in attendance, including:
- Gavi
- Alejandro Balde
- Pau Cubarsí
- Gerard Martín
- Robert Lewandowski
- Marc Casadó
- Raphinha
- Pau Víctor
- Ronald Araújo
Fermín López was noted as the first to leave, heading home around 1:30 a.m. Former Barça players João Félix and Gerard Piqué also made appearances, with Piqué reportedly departing shortly after midnight.
The event gathered around 250 guests — mostly figures from the music industry and social media influencers.
The party also featured a lineup of popular performers, including live sets from Bizarrap, Quevedo, Ozuna, and Bad Gyal, turning the celebration into a star-studded concert atmosphere.
Among the notable guests was Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc, whose appearance caught the attention of motorsport fans. Interestingly, footballer Nico Williams, whose attendance had been widely rumored, did not show up.
At exactly midnight, Yamal cut his birthday cake — decorated to match the gangster theme. It featured a toy gun, a dollar sign, and poker chips. The celebration reportedly continued until dawn.
The situation escalated further when reports emerged that individuals with dwarfism were invited to the party as “entertainment.” The Spanish Association for People with Dwarfism condemned the incident and announced its intention to pursue legal action against the footballer.
The secrecy around the event's organization also raised eyebrows. Guests were informed of the party's location just hours before it began, and strict no-phone, no-camera policies were enforced. Still, a few photos managed to leak online, fueling the public backlash.
The fallout from Yamal’s party is still unfolding. His representatives have yet to issue an official statement, but the incident is already raising serious questions about the young star's judgment and the potential impact on his career.
Online reaction has been intense and polarized. Some users have condemned Yamal for what they perceive as dehumanizing behavior, while others urge patience and await an official explanation. A third group argues that such parties, though controversial, are not inherently wrong. “No one was forced to be there — people were paid for their work, others enjoyed themselves as guests,” one user wrote on X.
FC Barcelona now faces a delicate challenge: how to respond to the growing scandal surrounding one of their brightest talents. With Yamal just 18 years old and seen as a future leader for both club and country, the club must weigh its options carefully.
In the meantime, the story shows no signs of fading from public attention — and as more details emerge, the scrutiny surrounding Lamine Yamal only deepens.
Published by Patrick Jane
14.07.2025