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Lamine Yamal Hits Back at ‘All Lies’ on Pubalgia, Breakup & Mood Amid Barcelona Struggles
Barcelona's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has slammed "lies" about his pubalgia injury, mental state, and personal life after scoring a stunning late equalizer in a chaotic 3-3 UEFA Champions League draw against Club Brugge on Wednesday night.
The 18-year-old winger, who has been battling a groin injury (pubalgia) that sidelined him for seven games, addressed the swirling rumors head-on in his post-match interview, declaring that reports of him being "sad," disengaged, or facing a career-threatening condition were completely false.
Lamine Yamal celebrates his 89th-minute equalizer that salvaged a point for Barcelona in Belgium.
The Rumors That Sparked Controversy
Over the past month, Spanish media outlets amplified concerns about Yamal's fitness and form. Reports claimed:
- His pubalgia was a "chronic, incurable" issue
- He was "depressed" and struggling mentally
- His recent breakup with Argentine singer Nicki Nicole was affecting his performances
- Barcelona coach Hansi Flick was furious with Spain for playing him while injured
“There’s been a lot of talk about my pubalgia, about me being sad, and it was all lies. I was the same as always, very happy, focused on my own game, trying to get back to work and be able to play at this level, which is how I feel best and how I enjoy myself the most.”
— Lamine Yamal, post-match vs Club Brugge
Yamal's Stunning Response on the Pitch
In the 89th minute at Jan Breydel Stadium, Yamal silenced doubters with a moment of pure brilliance. Cutting in from the right, he unleashed a ferocious left-footed strike into the top corner to make it 3-3 — his second goal in as many games since returning from injury.
Despite being booed throughout by the home crowd, Yamal embraced the hostility:
“If they whistle at me, it’s because they know I’m an important player on the field.”
Barcelona's Injury Crisis & Title Pressure
The draw highlighted Barcelona's ongoing struggles in the 2025/26 season:
- Currently 2nd in La Liga, 2 points behind Real Madrid
- Multiple key players injured: Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Gavi
- Poor away form in Europe
- Reliance on youth: Yamal, Fermin Lopez, Cubarsi
Coach Hansi Flick remains cautious about Yamal's workload: “We don’t know what tomorrow brings. He has to stay focused on training and treatment.”
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