Lamine Yamal issues clarification over OnlyFans model relationship rumors

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has broken his silence after intense online rumors linked him romantically to 30-year-old Spanish influencer Fati Vazquez.

The 17-year-old, currently on summer break following a title-winning season with Barcelona, categorically denied any relationship with Vazquez despite both sharing similar holiday photos from Italy.

Social media posts showed both enjoying yacht trips, and luxury settings from what appeared to be the same coastal resort.

But speaking directly to gossip reporter Javi de Hoyos, Yamal firmly put the rumors to rest.

“He categorically denies that he’s with her; he says they have nothing going on,” de Hoyos said (via sport) The Spain international insisted he was vacationing with teammates, not alone with Vazquez.

The timing of the posts, made just days after Spain’s Nations League final defeat to Portugal only added fuel to the fire.

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But de Hoyos hinted the influencer “probably does have something going on with someone at Barça or is a friend of another teammate,” which adds doubt on her connection to Yamal.

Fati Vazquez Speaks Out Amid Online Backlash

In a separate statement, Vázquez addressed the harassment she received over the age gap between her and Yamal but stopped short of commenting on any romantic link.

“It’s sad to see how some people carry so much darkness inside that they get to wish death on someone they don’t even know,” she posted on Instagram. “What others project speaks more about them than me. I choose to live with purpose, continue to grow and surround myself with light.”

Vazquez, who is now a fitness content creator with over one million followers, began her career as a flight attendant.