Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has once again found himself at the centre of media attention amid rumours of a new romance. 21-year-old British influencer Lily Rowland, who boasts over 4 million followers across Instagram and other social platforms, is reported to have won the young footballer’s heart.
Yamal and Lily Rowland do not follow each other on social media, but there is a mutual crush between them. What’s surprising is that the girl has been in Barcelona for the past few weeks. We all know that
if a player doesn’t want to leave any clues, he won’t follow her publicly.
Yamal and Lily Rowland’s recent social media interactions have fuelled widespread public speculation. The reporter also added that Lily Rowland has long been acquainted with Yamal’s ex-girlfriend, and the pair have not interacted for a month.
Born in London, Lily Rowland is best known for sharing fashion, travel and beauty content. Since 2020, she has collaborated with top-tier brands including Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Paco Rabanne, Alo, and Victoria's Secret. Her social media profile showcases a jet-setting international lifestyle, with regular visits to cities including Barcelona, where she balances work and leisure, and never misses a match for the Catalan club. The photos and videos posted on Lily Rowland’s social media cover fashion events, travel experiences and interactions with fans, further cementing her global influence.
Lily Rowland also has connections with people in Yamal’s inner circle, including Xavi, Eric Ruiz and the Bayer brothers, having previously filmed YouTube videos with them, which has brought her even closer to the footballer’s intimate friendship group.
While there has been no official confirmation to date, the content posted by Yamal and Lily Rowland in recent weeks, coupled with the coincidence of them both being in Barcelona at the same time, has seen the romance rumours spiral. In comment sections and across social platforms, fans have been speculating non-stop about the potential relationship, with both the influencer’s and the footballer’s fanbases closely following their every move. The number of comments, likes and interactions between the pair continues to rise every single day.
