It’s the off-season, and while most footballers are soaking up the sun, Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal found himself in the middle of a very grown-up tabloid frenzy.
Photos of the 17-year-old hanging out with a Colombian model and adult film actress nearly twice his age had people talking—and now he’s speaking up.
Jet Skis, Helicopters, and Headlines
The buzz started when Spanish media outlet Lecturas published photos of Yamal riding a jet ski with 29-year-old Fati Vazquez, a model known for her work on OnlyFans.
The pair were seen vacationing on the Italian island of Pantelleria, living it up with poolside lounging, scenic boat rides, and even helicopter tours.
To add fuel to the fire, both Yamal and Vazquez posted photos on their own social media accounts from the same spots—leading many to assume something romantic was brewing.
“Single and Happy” in Brazil
But just as the rumor mill started spinning out of control, Yamal decided to shut things down in true Gen Z fashion: via Instagram.
Posting a selfie with Brazilian superstar Neymar in Rio de Janeiro, Yamal captioned it, “Single and happy, this is Brazil!” That one-liner was enough to send a clear message—whatever people thought was happening with Vazquez, isn’t.
Gossip Column vs. Reality
According to Lecturas, the chemistry between the two was undeniable, with sources claiming they chose to vacation together to celebrate a successful season.
The magazine reported that the duo “didn’t want to label” their connection but seemed “very close.”
Age, it seems, wasn’t a problem—just more fuel for tabloid speculation.
But Spanish gossip expert Javi de Hoyos has thrown cold water on those claims.
He says he spoke directly to Yamal, who “categorically denied” being in any kind of romantic relationship with Vazquez.
In fact, De Hoyos revealed that Yamal wasn’t even alone on the trip—he was with other Barcelona teammates.
Just Friends or Just Coincidence?
At the end of the day, Yamal’s message seems pretty straightforward: he’s enjoying his summer, focusing on football, and not tied down romantically—despite what the headlines might suggest.
So, for now, chalk this one up to vacation fun, media hype, and a teenage football star learning what life in the spotlight really looks like.