Barcelona’s rising football star Lamine Yamal, 17, and Spanish influencer Fati Vazquez, 29, have sparked speculation after being spotted vacationing together in Italy, though both have denied any romantic involvement.
Images recently published by Lecturas, a Spanish magazine, show Yamal and Vazquez sharing a jet ski ride around the island of Pantelleria, off the coast of southern Sicily. The photos, along with social media posts from the same location, led to assumptions about a possible relationship.
The duo were reportedly seen enjoying several luxurious activities together, including boat trips, poolside lounging, and helicopter rides.
Lecturas described the bond between them as strong but stated that neither wanted to label their relationship, downplaying the 12-year age difference.
However, Yamal has dismissed the dating rumours.
In a conversation with journalist Javi de Hoyos, he insisted that “nothing is happening” and clarified that he was not alone on the trip; his Barcelona teammates were also present.
De Hoyos suggested that Vazquez might actually be linked to a different player from the squad.
Vazquez, a former flight attendant turned content creator, responded to online backlash in an interview with La familia de la tele.
She clarified her age as 29, correcting misinformation that labelled her 30, and revealed she’s received online abuse, including death threats and accusations of predatory behaviour. “I haven’t done anything wrong,” she said, expressing concern that the attention is also affecting Yamal.
On Instagram, Vazquez addressed critics with a poolside photo captioned, “Imagine talking bad about me, and I’m over here like this.” She added that she chooses to live with “purpose and light,” despite the negativity.
With over a million followers, Vazquez shares content on fitness, nutrition, and personal development and has authored a book about overcoming bullying. She also has an OnlyFans account.
Yamal, who is not publicly dating anyone, was previously linked to TikTok star Alex Padilla, but the two reportedly split last year. He was also seen with influencer Anna Gegnoso, though their relationship was never confirmed.
Earlier this week, Yamal shared an airport photo en route to Brazil, where he is reportedly planning to meet Neymar.
