Inés García Santos addresses online abuse after World Cup

Spanish footballer Lamine Yamal, fresh from helping his national team win the FIFA World Cup, has found himself at the center of intense online scrutiny over his personal life, with his girlfriend, Inés García Santos, facing a wave of unverified rumors and abuse. The controversy erupted following Spain's victory over Argentina in the final, which took place on July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

The initial focus was a brief, 20-second video clip from the post-match celebrations that went viral on social media platform X, amassing millions of views. The footage shows García speaking to Yamal and touching his back before he places his phone in a bag she is holding and walks away. Many social media users interpreted the interaction as Yamal ignoring or disrespecting his girlfriend, sparking widespread criticism and debate about their relationship.

However, other videos and photographs from the same celebrations present a different picture, showing the couple embracing, sharing a kiss, and celebrating together with the World Cup trophy. Neither Yamal nor García has publicly commented on the specific clip. In the days following the final, both shared affectionate posts...