Influencer Faces Death Threats Amid Romance Rumors with Barcelona Star

Barcelona, Spain – Fati Vázquez, a prominent social media influencer, reported receiving serious death threats after rumors linked her romantically with Lamine Yamal, a rising star of FC Barcelona. The speculation arose following several Instagram posts where both appeared to be in similar vacation spots.

It all began when fans noticed that Vázquez, 30, and Yamal, 17, posted images taken just days apart from what looks to be the same vacation. The photos featured them on a boat with a rocky backdrop and later near an infinity pool. These similarities fueled rumors of a potential romance over the weekend.

According to entertainment journalist Javi de Hoyos, who frequently appears on shows like La familia de la tele, he directly contacted Yamal to clarify the nature of their relationship. De Hoyos stated, “Since Sunday, I have been receiving evidence that Fati Vázquez and Lamine Yamal vacationed together.” He emphasized that many of these details were based on keen observations by followers, saying, “We’ve seen Lamine on her boat, and we’ve noticed them in the same helicopter… we have various proofs.”

However, De Hoyos stressed that Yamal denied any romantic involvement with Vázquez, claiming they do not have a relationship. He added that Yamal was not traveling alone but was accompanied by other teammates from FC Barcelona. “It’s likely that Fati has some connection with another Barcelona player or is friends with one,” he summarized.

The media frenzy did not only impact the celebrities’ personal lives; the backlash on social media escalated to death threats directed at Vázquez, who boasts over 400,000 followers on Instagram and more than 320,000 on TikTok. In response to the hostility, Vázquez took to her social media platforms to denounce the aggressive messages. “It’s sad to see people filled with so much darkness that they wish death upon someone they don’t even know. What others project speaks more about them than about me. I choose to live with the purpose of growing and surrounding myself with light. To those wishing me harm, I wish healing, as no one at peace with themselves desires the destruction of another,” she expressed.

Vázquez’s statements aimed to not only refute the relationship rumors but also highlight the issue of harassment faced by public figures online. Her comments resonated deeply with her followers, who expressed their support during this challenging time.

Meanwhile, Lamine Yamal is currently enjoying his vacation in both Italy and Brazil after a demanding season with Barcelona and the Spanish national team. Despite winning La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and reaching the semifinals of the Champions League, Yamal was not able to compete for the title in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, which includes 32 teams from various federations in the United States.

Qualification for the tournament depends on a number of factors. The FIFA awards 12 spots to Europe but limits entries to two teams per country unless more than two teams have won the Champions League between 2020-2021 and 2023-2024. The UEFA coefficient plays a major role in determining qualification, based on performance in competitions including the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.

Despite their domestic success, FC Barcelona fell short in the UEFA rankings, with the club eliminated twice in the group stage of the Champions, leading to entries in the Europa League in both instances. In the remaining two seasons, they reached the knockout stage but failed to advance beyond the Round of 16 or Quarterfinals. This led to a total of 61 points in the UEFA ranking, not enough for a place in the World Cup.

In contrast, Atlético de Madrid surpassed Barcelona with 67 points, securing the second available Spanish spot, while Real Madrid qualified for the tournament thanks both to their ranking and their Champions League titles in 2021-2022 and 2023-2024, totaling 119 points.

As a result, one of Barcelona’s most promising talents, Lamine Yamal, will not participate in this prestigious global event, limiting his international visibility during a tournament that showcases the world’s best clubs. The stringent FIFA qualification criteria and Barcelona’s underwhelming European performance in previous years have left the club and its star players outside of this important competition.