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Time of India
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who is Barcelona star Lamine Yamal's girlfriend? A look at his rumored partner Alex Padilla
Barcelona wonder-kid 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. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 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. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 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. Also Read: 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.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
"Ballon d'Or would be deserved" – Jorge Mendes praises Lamine Yamal's 40-goal contributions for Barca
Image source: Getty 17-year-old wonderkid Lamine Yamal has been the talk of the footballing world this season with an astonishing 40 goal contributions in all competitions for Barcelona. His agent, Jorge Mendes , has expressed faith in Yamal's Ballon d'Or potential by saying, ' He's been th e best in the world this season and that's clear, so Ballon d'Or would be deserved ', says Mendes. 'I hope he will be voted and will win as he's been just fantastic, it's also beautiful to see a 17-year-old doing this good for the future of the game' , he also added. A season of remarkable achievements for Lamine Yamal Yamal has made an incredible impact on the game. He then rounded off Barcelona's remarkable 4-3 fightback victory over Real Madrid in the recent El Clasico, a result that sent Barca seven points clear in La Liga, with just three matches left before the end of the season. This not only highlighted his talent but also gave Barcelona a good prospect of taking the title. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Scarlett Johansson, 40, Shows Off Her Real Size In A New Vacation Photos 33 Bridges Undo Yamal made the difference in Spain's victory at Euro 24 this summer, finding the net in the semifinal against France and assisting in the final against England. His excellent performances earned him the Young Player of the Tournament award. Those efforts helped Yamal win the 2024 Kopa Trophy, given to the world's best U21 player, and become the youngest-ever winner. He also placed 8th in the Ballon d'Or voting, showing his meteoric rise in the footballing industry. Endorsements and future prospects for Lamine Yamal Yamal has been compared to Barcelona greats such as Lionel Messi and Johan Cruyff in making his meteoric ascent. "It's all there for him to be a point of reference at the club," said Barcelona sporting director Deco. His maturity and calmness under pressure have certainly been one of the most impressive aspects, given his tender years. Though young, Yamal has shown remarkable maturity both on and off the field. He is a man who sure loves Barcelona: It seems a contract extension through 2030, with a €1 billion buyout clause. This is a show of faith in what the club believes he can become, that they are happy to build a future around him. As the season wears on, everyone will keep watching Yamal and see if he will be able to uphold his superb performances to lead Barcelona towards even more success. But with powerful names such as Jorge Mendes and the world of platinum/gold-filled football frame behind him, Yamal's road to the Ballon d'Or somehow feels less of a dream and more of an inevitability. Also Read: Lamine Yamal sends bold message to Ronaldo and Mbappé after scoring in El Clásico
The Sun
01-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Fans only just realising incredible story behind Lamine Yamal's name.. and reason why he has BOTH on his Barcelona shirt
LAMINE YAMAL is tearing it up for club and country, but there's something unusual about the name on the back of his shirt. Because shockingly, neither Lamine nor Yamal comes from his family. 5 5 5 The Barcelona wonderkid has been dazzling fans since his breakthrough last season, when he scored seven goals in 50 games. This season has been even better as he's taken up more responsibility in the team. Fifteen vital goals and counting so far and let's not forget his heroics at Euro 2024 where he fired Spain to glory and won the Young Player of the Tournament award. But behind the teenage phenom's name is a story straight out gratitude. Yamal's full name is Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana. Nasraoui is from his dad. Ebana is from his mum. But Lamine Yamal that's not a family name at all. According to Tribuna, the 17-year-old was named after two men, both complete strangers who helped his parents pay rent during a tough time after his birth. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 5 The duo's names were Lamine and Yamal. So as a tribute, Yamal's dad made a heartfelt promise to them that if they ever had a son, he'd be named after the men who helped them through their darkest days. And now, the football world knows their names, splashed across the back of one of the hottest talents on the planet. His performance against Inter Milan in the Champions League is one of those that will live long in the minds of fans given how he dominated the game. 5
The Irish Sun
01-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Fans only just realising incredible story behind Lamine Yamal's name.. and reason why he has BOTH on his Barcelona shirt
LAMINE YAMAL is tearing it up for club and country, but there's something unusual about the name on the back of his shirt. Because shockingly, neither Lamine nor Yamal comes from his family. 5 Lamine Yamal is likely to switch from his number 19 to no 10 next season 5 Yamal was sensational for Spain at the Euros Credit: Getty 5 Some Barce fans think Yamal is the second coming of Messi Credit: Getty The This season has been even better as he's taken up more responsibility in the team. Fifteen vital goals and counting so far and let's not forget his heroics at Euro 2024 where he fired Spain to glory and won the Young Player of the Tournament award. But behind the teenage phenom's name is a story straight out gratitude. READ MORE ON LAMINE YAMAL Yamal's full name is Nasraoui is from his dad. Ebana is from his mum. But Lamine Yamal that's not a family name at all. According to Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 5 The duo's names were Lamine and Yamal. So as a tribute, Yamal's dad made a heartfelt promise to them that if they ever had a son, he'd be named after the men who helped them through their darkest days. And now, the football world knows their names, splashed across the back of one of the hottest talents on the planet. His performance against Inter Milan in the Champions League is one of those that will live long in the minds of fans given how he dominated the game. 5 The young forward has the football world talking about him Credit: AP
