Lamine Yamal Confirms Split, Denies Cheating

Lamine Yamal confirmed on November 1 that he and Argentine singer Nicki Nicole have split, saying the separation was not caused by any infidelity. He denied reports tying the breakup to a post–El Clásico trip to Milan involving Italian influencer Anna Gegnoso, saying that trip took place after they had already parted. The relationship, which became public in summer 2024 and included public appearances and a goal dedication, quietly ended in late October; both removed shared photos and Nicole later confirmed the breakup in messages reported to media. Fans and pundits have linked off-field attention and a persistent pubalgia groin problem to a dip in his form after El Clásico, though Yamal has been training and coach Hansi Flick defended him ahead of Barcelona’s match with Elche.