Spanish influencer Fati Vázquez, 30, has found herself at the centre of a heated online frenzy after holiday snaps with 17‑year‑old Barcelona star Lamine Yamal began circulating. The photos, showing both on a boat and lounging by an infinity pool in Italy, sparked an immediate social media storm .
Though neither has confirmed anything romantic, coincidental back‑to‑back location pics fanned the flames of suspicion. The backlash was intense—and downright scary. Fati revealed she’s received death threats and been accused of pedophilia, even though Lamine and journalist Javi de Hoyos have both denied any relationship. Instead, they say it was just a shared holiday hangout with several teammates .
Taking to Instagram, Fati was both raw and resolute. “It’s sad to see how some people carry so much darkness inside that they wish death on someone they don’t even know,” she tweeted, adding that she chooses purpose, growth—and light over hate. She even wished healing on her attackers, pointing out that negativity says more about them than it does about her .
From former flight attendant to motivational creator (she even penned a book on overcoming bullying), Fati is using this moment to grace over the drama. There’s no confirmed romance, but plenty of spotlight—and shock—on how heavy internet hate can hit.
