Lamine Yamal's Rumored Romance Sparks Controversy

Lamine Yamal has taken the football world by storm. Now, the 17-year-old's love life is making headlines, leading to death threats.

"It's sad," writes Fati Vazquez on Instagram.

The 17-year-old Lamine Yamal made a significant breakthrough during last year's European Championship, where his team, Spain, won the gold.

Since then, his success has continued in Barcelona.

Now, the young talent is gaining attention for other reasons. Social media is abuzz with speculation about whether Lamine Yamal is in a relationship with Spanish influencer Fati Vazquez, 30.

The rumors reportedly gained traction after Lamine and Fati shared photos on their respective social media accounts from what appear to be the same locations.

New Romance Rumor: 13-Year Age Gap

Among other things, they seem to have enjoyed a helicopter ride, stayed in a private plane with similar interiors, and been at a hotel in Italy, according to the Spanish newspaper Marca.

There have also been pictures of the duo together, with Yamal and Vazquez seen on a jet ski.

Both parties have now spoken out about the rumor.

"There is no relationship," Yamal has said, according to Marca.

The 13-year age difference between the star and Fati Vazquez has sparked reactions. The influencer shares that she has received hate.

"It's sad to see how someone can harbor so much hate that they wish harm upon a person they don't even know. What others project says more about them than about me. I choose to live with purpose, continue to grow, and surround myself with light," she writes in an Instagram story.