From birthday party to mystery

The story began during the lively celebration of Lamine Yamal’s 18th birthday in mid-July, an event that brought together celebrities, friends, and teammates. Among the guests was Argentine singer Nicki Nicole, one of the most popular urban music artists in Latin America. According to reports, the two shared a kiss during the party, which quickly set social media on fire and sparked all kinds of speculation.

Spanish journalist Javi Hoyos was one of the first to follow up on the story, revealing that a few days later they were seen in a passionate embrace. Although neither has publicly confirmed the relationship, the closeness between the young FC Barcelona prodigy and the Argentine artist has not gone unnoticed.

Signs that have people talking

Nicki Nicole’s presence at the Estadi Johan Cruyff for the Joan Gamper Trophy was another sign fueling the rumors. The singer not only attended the match against Como 1907, but did so from one of the VIP boxes while wearing a Barça jersey with Yamal’s name on the back.

As if that wasn’t enough, cameras captured the Spanish forward with a photo of the singer as his phone’s wallpaper—a detail many took as a tacit confirmation of their relationship.

Between rumors, music, and football

Days before that match, videos and reports were already circulating about an alleged kiss between the two at a nightclub in Spain. The fact that Nicki Nicole was also present at Yamal’s birthday party reinforces the theory that their bond goes beyond simple friendship.

While rumors about his personal life keep growing, Lamine Yamal remains focused on football. After closing out preseason with a commanding win in the Joan Gamper Trophy, Barça now begin the defense of their LaLiga crown, opening away to Mallorca at Son Moix in the first matchday of the 2025–26 season.