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EXCLUSIVE: Lamine Yamal’s grandmother speaks after dwarfism controversy – and family friend reveals what REALLY happened

According to family and friends in Mataro, where Yamal grew up, the story has been sensationalised and has no reflection on who the youngster is as a person.

Last updated: July 20, 2025 9:57 pm
Laurence Dollimore
Published: July 20, 2025
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