Anniversary controversy: FC Barcelona makes major decisions for Lamine Yamal

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·16 July 2025

Anniversary controversy: FC Barcelona makes major decisions for Lamine Yamal

Yamal’s birthday party, hosted in a luxurious villa in Sitges for a reported €40,000, quickly sparked outrage. In response to the backlash, Barça has made a decisive move, according to AS. The handover of Messi’s number 10 to Yamal will now take place privately, away from the cameras. The club fears that media questions could overshadow the symbolic weight of this legacy. This abrupt change highlights Barça’s growing discomfort as the club faces a major image crisis surrounding its young star.