Lamine Yamal has been one of the protagonists of this 2025. The Barça forward has not only made headlines related to his sporting performance at the club, but also with others related to his personal life. Even before turning 18, the young Barça star was romantically linked to influencer Fati Vázquez, with whom he spent a vacation on the Italian coast. But when his birthday arrived, the celebration was so extravagant that it sparked controversy. On July 13, 2025, Lamine turned 18 and for the occasion, he gathered friends, artists, club teammates, and influencers. Controversy arose when it was revealed that people with achondroplasia were hired to liven up the birthday party and also "image girls." In addition to this, the party's theme was gangsters and mobsters, which did not help portray Lamine as a youth role model. Characteristic of the Generation Z to which he belongs is the constant need to showcase everything through social media. He even posted a video of the party featuring guests like Bizarrap, Quevedo, Lola Índigo, or Duki. Influencers and streamers like TheGrefg were also present. The host wore a brand called Amiri and sported dazzling jewelry from Tajia Diamonds, among others. Even the cane he carried had embedded diamonds, all in an extravagant tone.
This level of exhibitionism raised concerns at the club regarding the player's performance. This was compounded by his relationship with Argentine singer Nicki Nicole, with whom he had a very intense relationship that ended shortly after it began. Their romance lasted only four months, but during that time they shared many photos together on social media. They also went on trips, even when the Barça player was recovering from an injury. This caused quite a stir as the couple often shared all the details of their getaways. They celebrated Nicki's birthday with heart-shaped balloons, roses, and a necklace with the initial of her name. She seemed delighted with him and visited Barcelona very frequently. So much so that there were speculations about her being pregnant and moving in with him, something the singer herself denied.