Lamine Yamal causes controversy: Vacationing with girlfriend right after Barca's opening match

Yamal and Nicki Nicole were spotted in Monaco - Source: Bein Sports/X

Right after Barca's 3-0 victory over Mallorca in round 1 of La Liga, Lamine Yamal and his rumored girlfriend, Argentine singer Nicki Nicole, went on vacation in Monaco.

This action immediately created a wave of controversy, as many experts and fans were concerned that the relationship could affect the performance and concentration of the 18-year-old talent.

This is not the first time Yamal's personal life has been the focus of the media, with a series of love scandals and lavish trips in the past.

According to El Confidencial , the couple enjoyed a vacation at the luxurious 5-star Mybourne Riviera hotel, with a night's stay costing more than 10,000 euros.

Many fans and experts believe that traveling so early in the season is unprofessional, especially when Barca was only given one day off by coach Hansi Flick before returning to training for the next match.

Spanish newspaper Sport expressed concern that the affair with the female singer six years his senior could distract Yamal and affect his performance on the pitch.

Yamal - Ảnh 1. — Nicki Nicole often comes to the stadium to cheer on Yamal this season - Photo: Legit

Yamal and Nicki Nicole's relationship first came to light at his 18th birthday party in mid-July. Since then, the two have been spotted together on several occasions.

Nicki Nicole was at the stadium to support Yamal in the Joan Gamper Cup match, even wearing a shirt with his name on it. The couple were also seen kissing in a nightclub and leaving together at 4am.

Before turning 18, Barca's "prodigy" was involved in a series of scandals related to relationships with women older than him.

He was once caught on vacation with model Fati Vazquez (29 years old) and was rumored to be related to another adult film star, Claudia Bavel (29 years old).

The constant noise about his private life, from controversial lavish birthday parties to complicated love relationships, is making Barca's leadership worried.

Although Yamal is still showing brilliant form on the pitch, the controversies off the pitch are raising big questions about the maturity and ability to focus on the career of one of the most promising young talents in world football.

THANH DINH

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