Spanish influencer and OnlyFans model Fati Vazquez has found herself at the centre of a social media storm after being photographed holidaying with 17-year-old Barcelona footballer Lamine Yamal in Italy.
The 29-year-old model and fitness influencer has received death threats and online harassment following the emergence of photos showing the pair together, including images of them on a jet ski.
Both parties have strongly denied any romantic involvement.
The 12-year age gap between Vazquez and the teenage football sensation has sparked intense speculation and criticism online.
Fati Vazquez has hit back after pictures of her and Lamine Yamal emerged online
And the influencer has been forced to address the controversy publicly after what she describes as "serious threats, insults, and false accusations."
Vazquez has gone as far as to announce that she is considering legal action over the online abuse.
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"The threats, insults, and false accusations I'm receiving are SERIOUS, and they're already being documented. Remember that defaming, harassing and threatening in networks – THAT is a CRIME," she wrote on Instagram.
During an appearance on RTVE Play's La Familia De La Tele, the influencer defended herself against the backlash.
"First, I'm 29; I haven't made it to the 30s yet. I haven't done anything, haven't killed anyone. The reactions are just too heavy, and it's even affecting him [Yamal]," she stated.
She confirmed she is keeping records of the harassment for potential legal proceedings.
Yamal has categorically denied any romantic connection with Vazquez. Speaking through Spanish journalist Javi de Hoyos, the Barcelona star stated that "they have nothing going on" between them.
According to de Hoyos, Yamal "didn't go to this vacation spot alone, but with other Barca teammates."
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Fati Vazquez has received vile abuse from football fans for being at the same holiday resort as Lamine YamalINSTAGRAMThe journalist also suggested that Vazquez "does have something going on with someone at Barca or is the friend of another teammate," though this remains unconfirmed.
The influencer herself addressed the situation directly: "I just spent a few days with Lamine, which is exactly what's shown in the photos. And that's it."
Vazquez has highlighted what she perceives as double standards in the public's reaction to age-gap relationships.
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"When it's an older man, no-one says a word... But when it's a woman with a young guy, suddenly it's a problem!" she stated.
The influencer revealed the severe impact of the online abuse on her personal life.
"We're talking about death threats, being called a pedophile, insults... it's already way too much," she said, adding that the situation "is affecting my family deeply."
She expressed reluctance to discuss the matter further, stating: "I wouldn't like to say more because the insults are too much."
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