Lamine Yamal, the football world knows him as a dazzling talent, a winger who glides past defenders. He recently turned 18, but it feels like he has lived a lifetime of headlines already. His name seems to pop up as much in gossip columns as it does in match reports. It is quite a feat for someone still so young.
Just weeks ago, he celebrated his milestone birthday. That event, like other moments in his brief career, created a bit of a stir. People talked about his vacation with a model who makes content for an adult platform. He is a young star for Barcelona, and he became a European champion for Spain last year in Germany. Yet, he was back in the international news this Tuesday, not for a goal, but for another romantic story. This one involves an alleged love triangle. Yamal was recently seen kissing Nicki Nicole, a rapper and singer from Argentina. But it seems he also tried to win over another well-known influencer.
A Spanish gossip expert, Javi Hoyos, posted something online about the Barcelona player. Soon after, a comment appeared that really got people talking. It read, “Now I know why he ghosted me and why he stopped following me, now he’s dead.” This pointed comment came from Malu Trevejo. She is a Cuban singer with millions of social media followers. It appears she had been talking with Lamine Yamal. Their conversations seemed to stop when news of his new relationship became public.
It is a reminder that even at the peak of their sport, these young stars live very public lives. Their personal moments often become front-page news. It must be a tricky balance, handling sudden fame and all that comes with it.