All the clues fueling Nicki Nicole and Lamine Yamal’s rumored romance

Rumors in both the music and soccer worlds have quickly turned into intense speculation: Argentine star Nicki Nicole and FC Barcelona’s rising talent Lamine Yamal may no longer just be running into each other by chance. A series of gestures, sightings, and shared moments have sparked the idea that the 24-year-old singer and the 18-year-old forward might be in the midst of a new romance that neither of them seems too keen on hiding.

Una locura lo de lamine yamal, ahora con nicki Nicole JAJAJAJ pic.twitter.com/s9zjlnfl4u

— ª (@BrianBesch) August 18, 2025

Nicki Nicole también estuvo en la fiesta de cumpleaños de Lamine pic.twitter.com/UMDaCdd2s0

— LO + VIRAL (@SuperViiral) August 21, 2025

It all kicked off at Yamal’s eighteenth birthday bash, where Nicki was one of the guests. Spanish journalist Javi Hoyos mentioned that even though the night had a flirty vibe, nothing really went down between them.

But fast forward a few weeks, and the two were spotted locking lips at a beach club before heading out together in the wee hours. Around the same time, Yamal posted a picture with a lipstick mark on his cheek, which he initially joked was from his mom, but it matched a pic shared by Nicki’s close friend. Naturally, the internet lost its mind, putting two and two together.

Argentinian singer Nicki Nicole is at the Joan Gamper wearing Lamine Yamal’s shirt.

Lamine was also seen to have Nicki Nicole as wallpaper on his iPhone. 👀 pic.twitter.com/akWvjwLoeX

— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) August 10, 2025

From then on, the storyline blew up across social media. Fans noticed that the wallpaper on Yamal’s phone showed a woman in front of a brick wall, suspiciously similar to a shot Nicki had posted that same week.

Yamal added fuel to the rumors when he shared her song “Paz” with Morad on Instagram, hinting that if their romance were real, they should give a sign. Shortly after, Nicki playfully posted a video of herself singing “The Boy Is Mine” and winked at the chorus, sending fans into a frenzy.

Nicki Nicole estuvo en el palco del Barcelona viendo el partido del Trofeo Joan Gamper.

El equipo español ganó con dos goles de Lamine Yamal. pic.twitter.com/mhzbNlAgy3

— Resumido.info (@Resumidoinfo) August 10, 2025

The romance soon left the online world behind. Nicki was seen at the Johan Cruyff soccer stadium sporting Barcelona colors during an exhibition match where Yamal scored a hat trick, her presence grabbing as much attention as his performance.

Just days later, the pair were spotted in Monaco, where their posts from the same luxury hotel, boat rides along the Mediterranean, and city strolls made it pretty clear they were there together. Paparazzi even snapped them arriving side by side at a private airport in Barcelona after their getaway.

📷 Lamine Yamal and Nicki Nicole have returned from their trip to Monaco! pic.twitter.com/iSM4Y9pGlY

— Barça Worldwide (@BarcaWorldwide) August 20, 2025

If those hints weren’t enough, the couple seemed to confirm things with something as simple as a video game. Yamal posted a story of a Mario Kart race where the character Roy was in the lead, and just minutes later, Nicki shared the exact same screen, highlighting her user and playfully writing, “I am the best,” adding lovestruck emojis. It was the kind of personal overlap that left little room for coincidence.

Nicki Nicole en su mente: “Ajjsjajjsjs voy a borrar al primero de la lista así no saben con quién estoy”

Lamine Yamal: La dedie toda pic.twitter.com/Ar5eRgFSTM

— Fabrizio Laporta (@FabrizioLaparto) August 20, 2025

What started as speculation around a birthday party has evolved into one of the most talked-about possible romances of the summer. Nicki Nicole and Lamine Yamal seem to be weaving a story together that has captivated both their fanbases. For now, neither has gone on record to confirm the relationship, but the clues keep stacking up and their connection is becoming harder and harder to ignore.