Yamal's family faces burglary, cyberbullying, identity theft amid rising fame

Hupu, July 24 — According to HOLA, Lamine Yamal has already established himself as one of the brightest stars in world football. Though his career is just beginning, the 19-year-old has already won both the World Cup and the European Championship. However, while the Barcelona youngster was enjoying his post-championship vacation on the island of Ibiza, his family has encountered a series of serious issues — including home burglaries, cyberbullying, and identity theft. The price of fame is revealing its harshest side.

Luxury Home Narrowly Avoids Burglary

The "bad luck" for Yamal's family began during the World Cup semi-final between Spain and France. While Yamal was fighting on the pitch in Dallas to secure a place in the final, his luxury home in Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona, became a target for criminals.

Reportedly valued at €11 million, the mansion was previously the residence of Gerard Piqué and Shakira. On the night of the incident, two masked criminals attempted to break in but were discovered by security personnel, who promptly alerted the police. The Catalan police launched an investigation, and although surveillance footage captured the suspects, the two had fled before officers arrived.

Yamal's father, Munir Nasraoui — who was unable to accompany his son to the United States due to epilepsy — stated in an interview that he has handed the matter over to his legal team.

Girlfriend Overwhelmed by Cyberbullying

Yamal and his girlfriend, Inés García, have been inseparable since going public with their relationship in May. During the World Cup, Inés accompanied Yamal and his family throughout the tournament. However, after Spain's championship victory, the young woman became a target of online attacks.

A wave of malicious comments appeared on social media, accusing Yamal of neglecting his girlfriend during the championship celebrations. Subsequently, a verified fake account impersonating Inés posted a strongly worded statement in response to the criticism. Inés's agent later confirmed that the account was not operated by her.

According to sources close to her, the low-key Inés feels "overwhelmed" by the sudden public pressure. To protect her mental health, and following advice from friends, she has decided to temporarily withdraw from social media and stay away from online disputes.

Mother Faces Identity Theft: Official Anti-Fraud Statement Issued

Yamal has repeatedly stated that his mother, Sheila Ebana, is his guiding light, who gave him a wonderful childhood under difficult circumstances. However, this low-key mother has recently become a target of scammers.

As Sheila's popularity on social media has grown, someone has begun impersonating her and her management team, contacting business partners through fake email addresses. In response, Sheila had to issue an official statement to clarify:

"We have discovered that someone is using unofficial email addresses to impersonate Sheila for business contacts. To avoid misunderstandings, we hereby inform you: all professional invitations will only be processed through the official email address listed in the Instagram profile."

Source: HOLA