How did Lamine Yamal and Inés García meet? A look at Spain star's relationship with influencer
The Times Of India July 07, 2026 06:39 AM
At just 18, Spanish football star Lamine Yamal is already one of the biggest names in the game. Away from football, however, fans have also been curious about his relationship with social media creator Inés García . The couple kept things private at first, but months of online speculation eventually gave way to a public confirmation. From social media conversations to a holiday in Greece and a high-profile appearance at Barcelona’s title celebrations, their relationship has slowly moved into the spotlight. Today, García is often seen supporting Yamal during some of the biggest moments of his career.
How Lamine Yamal and Inés García first connected?
For a long time, nobody knew exactly how the two met. Recently, García shared details about the beginning of their relationship and said there was nothing dramatic about it. In a TikTok video, she explained that they first got to know each other through social media and spent months talking before meeting in person. She said their connection developed gradually rather than through a single memorable moment.
Public attention started growing when they were spotted together during a trip to Greece. Photos and videos from the holiday showed them spending time together, while García posted pictures from the same locations on her social media accounts.
Around the same period, Spanish magazine Hola! reported that García shared a photo of flowers accompanied by a handwritten note signed by Yamal. Although neither of them officially addressed the rumours then, the Greece trip became the first major clue that they were more than friends.
Lamine Yamal and Inés García made their relationship public at Barcelona celebrationAfter weeks of speculation, the couple decided not to hide their relationship anymore. In May 2026, Yamal arrived with García at Barcelona’s end-of-season celebration dinner following the club’s successful campaign. It was the first time they appeared together at an official event.
According to Hola!, the pair arrived together, walked into the venue side by side and even posed for photographs. That appearance ended months of guessing from fans and media outlets. Instead of relying on social media hints, they publicly acknowledged their relationship at one of the biggest club events of the year.
The event also introduced García to many football fans who were learning about her for the first time. The Seville-based influencer has built a large following by sharing fashion, beauty and lifestyle content online.
How Inés García has supported Lamine Yamal during the World Cup?
Since going public, García has regularly supported Yamal during Spain’s World Cup campaign. She travelled to the United States to attend matches and shared photos from stadiums while wearing Spain colours and Yamal’s jersey number.
What made the trip even more meaningful was something García had spoken about earlier. In an interview with Woman Madame Figaro, she admitted that flying makes her nervous and that she has a strong fear of air travel. Even so, she chose to make the long journey so she could be present for Yamal’s matches.
As Yamal continues to grow into one of football’s brightest young stars, García has remained a familiar face in the stands, cheering him on during an important stage of his career.
