Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal has begun the festivities for his milestone 18th birthday with a blend of family warmth and star-studded anticipation. Although the official date of his birthday falls on Sunday,

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

So far, Lamine Yamal’s entourage has not commented, but the incident is already generating widespread backlash across Spain. This weekend, Lamine Yamal celebrated his 18th birthday with a high-profile private party in Ibiza, attended by stars like Gavi, Pedri, and Lewis Hamilton.