Lamine Yamal:17-year-old Spain wonderkid unveils his girlfriend after Euro 2024 victory

Spain’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal made headlines both on and off the pitch after leading his country to Euro 2024 glory. The 17-year-old lifted his first major international trophy just a day after his birthday, following Spain’s thrilling 2-1 victory against England in Berlin.

Yamal played a pivotal role in the match, assisting Nico Williams for Spain’s opening goal with a display of his trademark trickery. His outstanding performance capped off a spectacular month that thrust him into the global spotlight.

After the confetti-laden celebrations, Yamal remained on the pitch to toast his success and was joined by his girlfriend, student Alex Padilla. The couple, visibly happy, posed for photos with Yamal’s Young Player of the Tournament trophy, awarded for his series of scintillating displays throughout the tournament.

Padilla, a social media influencer with over 300,000 followers on TikTok, supported Yamal by wearing a Spain jersey with his name and shirt number. The couple shared tender moments on the podium, with Padilla placing her arm around Yamal while holding the sleek silverware on her lap.

In one photo, a gleeful Yamal appeared to take a selfie with Padilla. The couple were accompanied by Yamal’s father, Mounir Nasraoui, who had correctly predicted his son would shine on the big stage.

Padilla is believed to have attended several of Spain’s matches during the European Championship, often spotted sitting alongside Yamal’s family.