Yamal, fresh off turning 18, finally became eligible to sign the long-term contract extension he had agreed to with Barcelona back in May. The new deal keeps him tied to the club until 2031.

BARCELONA: Young Barcelona star Lamine Yamal inherited the club's number 10 shirt ... 18th birthday last weekend with a private event involving hired entertainers with dwarfism. Spain's Ministry of Social Rights asked the public prosecutor to investigate ...

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 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.