Who is Barcelona star Lamine Yamal's girlfriend? A look at his rumored partner Alex Padilla
Lamine Yamal
has been hitting the headlines not just for his football skills but also his personal life, notably his girlfriend TikTok star
Alex Padilla
. Their whirlwind romance has played out in the spotlight, from cosy kissing snaps to a dramatic split, only for rumours to subsequently emerge that they were back on.
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The rise and fall of Lamine Yamal and Alex Padilla's relationship
Lamine Yamal and Alex Padilla became known with Spain's win over England in the Euro 2024 Final. Padilla went to the field to be with Yamal to celebrate his
Young Player of the Tournament
award, and the pair quickly became internet sensations cavorting in a series of affectionate routines. Their relationship appeared to be going strong as they jetted to various exotic locations, including Milan and Greece, posting their travel activities on the popular video app.
However, their relationship hit a rough patch after a TikTok video went viral that seemed to show Padilla sitting on another man's lap during a live stream. The videos also set off rumors of cheating, prompting Yamal to unfollow Padilla on Instagram. Padilla later explained that she was not sitting on anybody's lap, but rather, she was sitting on a stool.
Following the incident, Padilla experienced a significant drop in her social media following, losing over 100,000 followers on TikTok.
She also deactivated her Instagram account amid the backlash.
Reconciliation rumors and the current status of Lamine Yamal and Alex Padilla
Reconciliation rumours began in December 2024 when Yamal and Padilla were photographed together in Dubai. The couple has been to attractions such as Nusret's restaurant and Ferrari World together, as well as the Globe Soccer Awards, sparking rumors of a reconciliation.
As of now, no one has publicly confirmed the status of Yamal and Padilla's relationship.
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Although their cordial meetings in Dubai hint at a potential reconciliation, the two have kept their personal lives private. Supporters continue to watch with a careful eye, but in the absence of any kind of official word, the extent of their relationship can only be surmised.
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Lamine Yamal, meanwhile, is making the most of his emerging football career and showing the type of strength and poise that belies his age.
How he has managed to move past those setbacks personally while developing into an outstanding professional player has only made him even more popular with fans and cemented his reputation as a rising star in football.
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