Porn star Claudia Bavel denies Lamine Yamal 'rejection' claim after 17-year-old is spotted on holiday with 29-year-old OnlyFans model Fati Vazquez

Bavel has responded to claims by Yamal about their alleged relationship, claiming that nothing happened between them, but that Yamal was the one who initiated contact and asked to meet. She went on to say that they have encountered each other socially at various parties, contradicting the 17-year-old Barcelona star's claims that they have never met.

Speaking on her Instagram story, Bavel said: “I have chosen not to speak publicly on this matter in 2025. However, since Lamine Yamal mentioned our alleged relationship on TardeAR, I find it appropriate to share my version with clarity and respect. He claims to live with his mother, but in reality lives alone. He says he rejected me, when he was the one who sought my contact and insisted on meeting. He denies we’ve met, despite crossing paths at several social events. I respectfully ask that offensive and defamatory messages stop.

"I have NEVER had any relationship with a minor, never arranged a meeting, and there was never any plan involving fame or money. The only thing we agree on is that no meeting or situation ever happened between us. Behind the headlines and public opinion, there are people. Out of respect, I ask for understanding and restraint."

Yamal had previously spoken out on links with Bavel, following the adult star's claim that he had sent her "thousands of messages" asking to meet. The teenager hit back that he has "never seen her" and that her claims were "all a lie" as he was the one who rejected her. The one thing which the two seem to agree upon during this back and forth is that nothing romantic has happened between them, with Yamal still a minor until his 18th birthday in July.

This has come just days after the Barca superstar was spotted on holiday with OnlyFans model Fati Vazquez, 29, who has threatened to take legal action after receiving "threats and insults" on social media. Vazquez also claims nothing happened between them, except for the trip together.

It is likely this online feud may continue to intensify as both parties swap contrasting versions of the origin of their contact. Yamal turns 18 on July 13, and who knows the further stories which could surface in the coming months if this latest drama is anything to go by.