A Gesture That Says It All

Spain’s 6-0 win over Turkey left Lamine Yamal as one of the main protagonists both on and off the pitch. After providing two assists and shining in the victory, the Barcelona star was filmed in the locker room by his friend and teammate Nico Williams.

In the video, Yamal can be seen showing his phone screen, which featured a wallpaper of himself with singer Nicki Nicole. The detail didn’t go unnoticed, and Williams even added a playful caption: “My boy is in love.”

Official Romance

Rumors of a relationship between Yamal and Nicki Nicole had been swirling all summer. The young footballer had already shared a picture with the Argentine rapper in August during her 25th birthday celebrations, in a post full of affection.

Nicole, for her part, was spotted wearing a Yamal shirt at the Joan Gamper Trophy, cheering on the youngster from the stands. Although speculation about a possible split had surfaced recently, the locker room image seems to put all doubts to rest: their romance is still alive and stronger than ever.

The Media Spotlight

The relationship between a 17-year-old rising star and an internationally renowned artist has attracted attention in both Spain and Latin America. For Yamal, already under the pressure of being considered one of football’s biggest prospects, his personal life has also become part of the public conversation.

Still, his choice to display his wallpaper was seen as a natural way to shut down the rumors, without the need for official statements.

The Passport Episode

The trip to Turkey wasn’t only about football and romance for Yamal. According to local media, the forward faced a scare when he couldn’t find his passport after the match in Konya. Cameras captured him nervously searching through his bag, although the issue was ultimately resolved and ended as just a minor anecdote.

The incident highlighted the contrast between footballing euphoria and the small hiccups that remind everyone that even the game’s brightest gems are human too.