Barcelona soccer star Lamine Yamal is facing scrutiny after he allegedly hired people with dwarfism to entertain guests at his 18th birthday party on Sunday, July 13.

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.

Lamine Yamal can handle the weight of Lionel Messi's iconic shirt number, but the Barcelona wonderkid must avoid falling into Neymar trap off the pitch.

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

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

Lamine Yamal is seen as the present and future of FC Barcelona. At the age of 18, Yamal has achieved a lot throughout his short career so far and is expected

Spain’s prosecutor’s office will investigate whether any laws were broken after claims that Yamal hired people with dwarfism to perform at his 18th birthday party