Rising football sensation Lamine Yamal is shutting down rumors that he tried to link up with adult film star Claudia Bavel, insisting that the whole story is blown way out of proportion — and, according to him, completely false.
The 18-year-old Barcelona and Spain standout has been living his best off-season life — vacationing with teammates and even meeting his idol Neymar in Rio. But things got messy after a Spanish gossip show dropped claims that Yamal and Bavel almost met up… and that it didn’t happen because he “wasn’t interested.”
But Bavel’s not letting that narrative slide. She’s come forward with her own version of events, calling Yamal out on social media and even appearing on TV to clear the air. According to her, it was Yamal who initiated contact, asking to meet — not the other way around. She says they’ve crossed paths before at social events and that she has voice notes of him suggesting they hang out, despite their 12-year age gap.
Is Lamine Yamal Living Alone? Claudia Bavel Counters Teen Star’s Statement in Viral Interview
She also dropped a bombshell: Yamal, who said he lives with his mom, actually lives alone, according to Bavel. Oh, and the whole idea that she was trying to cash in on the encounter? She’s calling that baseless. “There was never any plan involving fame or money,” she wrote to her almost 297k Instagram followers.
What’s more, Bavel says she recently received a message from Yamal that she interpreted as an attempt to silence her. But she’s holding her ground, saying, “Behind the headlines and public opinion, there are people. Out of respect, I ask for understanding and restraint.”
Influencer Fati Vazquez Breaks Silence: “I’m Getting Death Threats Over Yamal Vacation”
This drama comes hot on the heels of another viral moment involving Yamal — photos of him on vacation with 29-year-old influencer Fati Vazquez. The two were seen jet skiing and lounging in luxury in Sicily, and social media had plenty to say about their noticeable age difference.
Yamal has since denied that he and Vazquez are romantically involved, telling a gossip reporter that there’s “nothing going on.” According to him, he wasn’t alone — he was there with other Barcelona teammates.
Vazquez, however, is feeling the heat. She’s spoken out about the online abuse and even death threats she’s received after the vacation pics went public. “I haven’t done anything. I haven’t killed anyone,” she said on Spanish TV, visibly upset. “We’re just two people who want to have a good time.”
She also cleared up a detail that had the internet talking: she’s 29, not 30, thank you very much.
Despite the backlash, both Yamal and Vazquez are maintaining that they’re just friends — and just enjoying life.
But with claims flying from all directions, voice notes allegedly in the mix, and emotions running high on social media, it’s safe to say this story’s far from over.
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