BARCELONA, Spain — Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has been criticized and could face an investigation for reportedly hiring people with dwarfism as entertainers during his lavish 18th birthday party this weekend.

A Spanish disability rights group has vowed legal action over the reported hiring of people with dwarfism as entertainment at Barcelona soccer star Lamine Yamal's recent 18th birthday party, condemning the practice as discriminatory.

Lamine Yamal has been handed the iconic Barcelona No. 10 shirt previously worn by Lionel Messi, the Catalan club confirmed on Wednesday.

A Barcelona player has spoken about the path Lamine Yamal must navigate. In just a few days, Lamine Yamal will turn 18. For a player of his impact and stature to be so young is rare, and the eyes of the soccer world are firmly fixed on him.

Lamine Yamal owns multiple La Liga and Champions League records for Barcelona and many others for Spain's national team.