Scandal at Lamine Yamal’s Party: New Revelations and Controversy in Spain
The 18th birthday of footballer Lamine Yamal continues to generate controversy in Spain, following new revelations about the organization of the event. In addition to the criticism for hiring people with dwarfism, there are now statements from the Spanish model Claudia Calvo. Calvo claims to have been contacted to facilitate the presence of women with specific physical characteristics, under conditions of confidentiality and with payments ranging from 10,000 to 20,000 euros per person. In a television interview, Calvo denounced the procedure used to try to maintain the discretion of the event. “They asked for blonde women, with very specific bust measurements. We couldn’t bring our phones. They give you a card for your own expenses and you don’t know what you’re exposing yourself to,” she declared. The model, who refused to collaborate with the party organization, described the proposal as “indecent” and claimed to have suffered a hacking attempt on her social media after making these facts public, directly pointing to the player’s environment.The event, which brought together about 200 guests on a private island, had already been the subject of scrutiny by the Ministry of Social Rights, which asked the Prosecutor’s Office and the Office for the Fight against Hate Crimes to investigate whether the Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities was violated by hiring people with dwarfism for purposes considered degrading. Jesús Martín, General Director of Disability, expressed his concern about the influence that a young footballer like Yamal can have on new generations. “We are concerned that people with power and money feel unpunished. The law is for everyone, both the humble and the powerful,” he stated. The case has generated a wide debate in public opinion and could escalate judicially if it is proven that crimes or legal violations were committed. For the moment, neither the FC Barcelona player nor his entourage have issued official statements regarding the matter.They asked for blonde women, with very specific bust measurements. We couldn’t bring our phones. They give you a card for your own expenses and you don’t know what you’re exposing yourself to.
Claudia Calvo
