Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has once again courted controversy after a video with his girlfriend, Ines Garcia, went viral on social media, just ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2025. A key part of the Spanish national team, Yamal was captured in what appeared to be a restaurant date with Garcia. The pair has been in the headlines for some time now. They first grabbed eyeballs at the Barcelona celebration party following the La Liga triumph. Now, Yamal and Garcia have reignited the buzz with their video of the dinner date surfacing on the internet.
Watch: Lamine Yamal Enjoys Dinner Date With His New Girlfriend
It was a selfie video where Lamine Yamal was seen being fed by his girlfriend, Ines Garcia. The duo appeared to be in a fun mood, engaging in banter at a fancy restaurant. After the post went viral, some fans criticised Yamal for his lifestyle ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Watch the video here:
Lamine Yamal avec Ines Garcia 😍❤️ pic.twitter.com/rZUJARJoeP
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Ines Garcia Opens Up On Widespread Criticism
Since Ines Garcia, a Spanish social media influencer, attended the Barcelona party with Yamal, her popularity has skyrocketed. Though she already had a successful modelling career, her relationship with the Spanish footballer has become the talk of the town. In a recent interview, Garcia revealed how she had been tackling the situation.
“The worst part is the overexposure, that everyone can criticise you, say anything about you without having any idea, and honestly, I’ve been handling that a little poorly, especially this week,” Lamine Yamal’s girlfriend said.
Lamine Yamal Gears Up For World Cup After La Liga Victory
Despite missing the last few games of the season, Lamine Yamal was a key to Barcelona’s dominant run in La Liga 2025-26. The young winger has delivered some match-defining performances throughout the campaign, especially in crunch situations. Yamal has featured in 45 games this season, scoring 24 goals and providing 18 assists. He is also a top contender for the Ballon d’Or 2026 award, though it all depends on his performance in the World Cup.
