FACT CHECK: Did Lamine Yamal text Peter Dinklage "Check DMs" amid dwarfism row?
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Yamal has come under investigation for inviting dwarfs to his birthday.
In addition to severe reputational harm, Barcelona and Spain player Lamine Yamal may face legal issues as a result of the events at his 18th birthday celebration.
In a coastal village south of Barcelona, the forward celebrated his 18th birthday on Saturday night with a gathering of 250 people.
The celebration happened on Saturday evening, one day before Barcelona’s players were expected to return to the practice field for preseason. Although a large portion of the team apparently left the dinner early, the celebrity-filled occasion is coming under intense scrutiny.
Following reports that individuals with dwarfism were employed as entertainment for the event—a practice that is prohibited in Spain—the Association of Achondroplasia and Other Skeletal Dysplasias with Dwarfism (ADEE) has declared that it will be pursuing legal action against Lamine Yamal. On Monday afternoon, Lamine Yamal posted a video from the occasion to his social media accounts.
Did Lamine Yamal ask Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage to check DMs on his Instagram post?
A post on X suggested that Yamal asked actor Peter Dinklage to check his private messages on Instagram on Saturday night. Having starred in the global series Game of Thrones during his illustrious acting career, Dinklage, 56, is among the most well-known examples of a person with dwarfism.
Nonetheless, there is a significant question over this comment’s validity. Lamine Yamal’s comment is nowhere to be found. The screenshot may be a meme, but it’s only adding fuel to the already heated online conversations.
Additionally, the revelation was published by Marca, one of the major Spanish newspapers, also wrote about the fake comment, but it has since been removed and fixed.
Who is Peter Dinklage?
Peter Dinklage is an American actor, who has starred in many top movies and shows.
Did Lamine Yamal ask Dinklage to check his DMs?
No, he didn’t. It was a parody post.
How old is Lamine Yamal and which club does he play for currently?
Yamal recently turned 18 and he signed a new contract with LaLiga gainst FC Barcelona.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.
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