Barcelona star Lamine Yamal gives girlfriend Inés García €30,000 in jewellery

Lamine Yamal shows off €30,000 in jewellery for his girlfriend in the middle of the World Cup

The Barcelona forward has made public a high-value gift to his girlfriend, Inés García, in the context of the World Cup, where Spain have already reached the quarter-finals. It consists of two personalised necklaces in rose gold and diamonds with an estimated price of around €30,000, according to reports. The image of García wearing the pieces during the match against Portugal has sparked all kinds of comments.

A gift with sporting symbolism

The jewellery is not a random whim: it was designed to celebrate Yamal's meteoric career, with details that reference his milestones on the pitch. The couple, who made their relationship public at the end of April, have turned García into the national team's talisman during the tournament. The hard-fought victory over Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal, which sealed qualification for the quarter-finals, was the chosen stage to show off the gift.

Divided reactions to the spending

While some see the gesture as a sign of generosity and a consolidation of the relationship, others criticise the size of the gift at a time when the 18-year-old footballer is raking in millions but also faces enormous media pressure. Some argue the money could have gone to social causes, while others defend that everyone can spend their own money as they wish. The controversy, in any case, puts the spotlight on the lifestyle of young sports stars.

A risk to his public image?

Beyond the monetary value, flaunting such an expensive gift in the middle of an international tournament can have a double effect: it strengthens the bond with his girlfriend but also feeds the stereotype of the wasteful footballer. With Yamal's career still on the rise, the question is whether these gestures strengthen his personal brand or needlessly expose him to scrutiny.