In a scandal that has shaken both the football world and social media, Lamine Yamal’s father, Mounir Yamal, has officially announced his engagement to a 23-year-old woman—a move that would seem perfectly ordinary, except for one explosive detail: she was reportedly Lamine Yamal’s ex-girlfriend.
Yes, you read that right. The young Barcelona prodigy, hailed as one of football’s brightest talents, now finds himself in the middle of a real-life drama more shocking than any off-field controversy the sport has seen in years.
According to several Spanish gossip pages, Yamal’s father, Mounir, posted a photo on Instagram late Tuesday night showing himself embracing his new fiancée with the caption: “She completes me in a way I never imagined.” At first glance, the post drew warm reactions from his followers—until users began to notice something deeply unsettling. The woman in the picture wasn’t a stranger to fans.
It took fans only minutes to realize that the woman—identified as Sara M., 23, a social media influencer and aspiring model—had been previously linked to Lamine Yamal himself. Photos began resurfacing showing Yamal and Sara attending private gatherings together in Barcelona in 2023, including one particularly intimate picture of the two laughing during a beach outing.
Once those images went viral, the internet exploded. Hashtags like #YamalFamilyDrama and #LikeFatherLikeSon began trending across X (formerly Twitter), with thousands of fans expressing disbelief and disgust.
“How can you marry your son’s ex-girlfriend? That’s beyond betrayal—it’s emotional chaos,” one fan commented.
Another wrote: “Lamine Yamal might be mature on the pitch, but no one deserves this kind of personal mess at 17.”
Reports from Spanish outlets claim that the relationship between Sara and Lamine ended “amicably” earlier this year, but that she allegedly remained close to the family, even visiting their home frequently. According to an anonymous source close to the Yamal family, “Mounir and Sara started bonding during that time. What began as friendly support turned into something more romantic—and once they realized their feelings, they decided not to hide it anymore.”
Still, many fans find the situation “morally questionable,” given the closeness in age between Sara and her ex-boyfriend’s father’s son. Mounir, who is 42, has reportedly dismissed the backlash, telling friends that “love knows no age or history.”
Meanwhile, Lamine Yamal himself has remained silent on the matter. However, sources close to Barcelona’s dressing room claim the young star has been “visibly distracted” during training sessions since the news broke. One teammate allegedly told Marca: “He’s trying to stay professional, but you can see it’s weighing on him.”
Football commentators have also started weighing in, with one Spanish pundit describing the situation as “a PR nightmare for Barcelona.” The club has reportedly advised Yamal to avoid public appearances for the time being to let the media frenzy cool down.
Despite the uproar, Mounir seems determined to move forward with the engagement. Sources claim that the wedding is already being planned for early next year and will be a private event attended only by close family and friends—though it remains unclear whether Lamine himself will be present.
The internet, however, shows no signs of letting the story die down anytime soon. Memes, debates, and even conspiracy theories are flooding social media, with many speculating whether this drama will affect Yamal’s emotional stability and performance on the field.
Some users even went as far as calling it “the most uncomfortable father-son situation in football history.”
Whether this scandal will fade or explode further remains to be seen. But one thing is certain: for Lamine Yamal, the off-field drama may be far tougher to handle than anything he faces on the pitch.
