Arda Güler called on the Superstar of Barcelona Lamine Yamal a “cheerful Spanish” after the scandals at his 18 -year -old party. Hansi Flick was forced to raise his voice and defend his favorite student, but everything was a joke addressed to the media!
The world of football was involved in a controversy after the young star of Real Madrid, Arda Güler, made a provocative reference to the star player of Barcelona Lamine Yamal, calling him “the party of Spain”, in response to the stir generated by the extravagant celebration of her 18th birthday. The sarcastic comment revived the tension between the two Spanish giants, which led to the Barcelona coach, Hansi Flick, to intervene to defend his young talent. However, Flick’s efforts were received with skepticism and mockery by the media, turning the situation into a public relations nightmare for the Catalan club.
Acclaimed as the greatest football talent in Spain since Lionel Messi, the 18 -year -old star Lamine Yamal celebrated his birthday in mid -July 2025 with a series of lavish events that generated numerous criticisms. The celebrations began with a family dinner in the Garraf dome, a restaurant in front of the sea near Barcelona, where Yamal received a three -story cake inspired by his favorite Dragon Ball character, Son Goku. But this was followed by a much more controversial event: a high -profile party held on a yacht in Ibiza, which was attended by more than 200 guests, including their companions of Barcelona Robert Lewandowski, Gavi and Raphinha, in addition to celebrities such as Ozuna, Bizarrap and Bad Gyal. Designed with a mafia aesthetic, the event had a luxurious decoration, a professional team and professional lighting, and even casino tables for entertainment.
The grandiosity of the celebration, added to the strict rules of “not using phones” to avoid leaks, initially maintained the details in secret. However, filtered images and videos revealed that Yamal had hired dwarf artists to entertain the guests, a decision that caused great outrage. The Spanish Association of Enanism and other growth disabilities (ADEE) condemned the measure, accusing Yamal of exploiting people for entertainment and attempting against their dignity. The controversy intensified even more when the Ministry of Social Rights of Spain initiated an investigation to determine if the incident violated the laws that protect the rights of persons with disabilities. The president of the Adee, Carolina Puente, described the act of “unacceptable in the 21st century”, while the General Directorate of Disabilities of Spain emphasized that public figures such as Yamal should set an example.
To make more firewood on the fire, Yamal’s personal life has been subject to scrutiny. Accusations arose that Yamal sent coquetos messages to the former adult film actress Claudia Bavel when he was only 16 years old. Bavel claimed to have evidence, including messages and photos, but Yamal denied any romantic relationship, stating that he still lives with his mother. The rumors of other romantic relationships, including an alleged connection with the Fátima Vázquez influencer, 12 years older than him, further tarnished Yamal’s image. Spanish media affirmed that the young star felt attracted to fame and compared it to Neymar’s pranks outside the countryside.
The 20 -year -old Turkish star of Real Madrid, Arda Güler, took the opportunity to criticize his rival. His phrase “The party of Spain”, supposedly pronounced during an informal interview, was a scathing reference to Yamal’s behavior out of the countryside. The comment quickly viralized, further further further rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona. Güler, who has forged his own way in Real Madrid after a series of problems with injuries, offered a disciplined counterpoint to Yamal’s extravagant lifestyle. The comment was interpreted as a calculated maneuver to focus Yamal’s disputes and strengthen its image before the fans.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick responded immediately, trying to protect Yamal from growing criticism. At a press conference, Flick praised Yamal’s professionalism, noting that the young end returned to training a few hours after the game and had successfully overcome the health and physical condition tests. Flick argued that Yamal’s private life should not eclipse his contribution in the field, where he scored 18 goals and gave 21 assists in all competitions during the 2024/25 season. Flick also highlighted Yamal’s historical achievement as the youngest scorer in the history of the 2024 Eurocup, highlighting its importance for both the club and the selection. However, Flick’s defense was received with disdain by some media, such as Marca and Mundo Deportivo, who called him “insensitive” and accused him of subtracting importance from serious accusations.
Yamal broke his silence with a overwhelming statement: “Game in Barcelona, but when I leave the training field, I live my own life.” This answer, pronounced in Spanish for more clarity, showed a challenging attitude that some praised as maturity, while others reduced importance to the concerns raised by the Adee and the public. An artist present at the event also defended Yamal, stating that they were treated with respect and simply fulfilled their duty as professional artists. Despite these arguments against, the controversy overshadowed Yamal’s meteoric rise and raised doubts about his ability to maintain concentration under increasing pressure.
According to reports, the Barcelona directive, headed by sports director Deco, held private meetings with Yamal’s family and urged them to instill discipline to prevent the young star from derailing her career. The club is aware of the challenges facing former Masia stars such as Pedri and Ansu Fati, whose careers have been affected by injuries and irregular performance. Since Yamal wears the iconic number 10 t -shirt that Messi wore, the expectations are high and the scrutiny is relentless.
With LaLiga 2025/26 season just around the corner, all eyes will be put in Yamal to see if it manages to highlight and achieve its immense potential. For now, Güler’s teasing and ongoing investigation have kept the name of Yamal in the headlines for completely wrong reasons, which has worried Barcelona and his love for the future of his “precious jewel.”
