Are Nicki Nicole & Lamine Yamal Dating? 9 Latin Music Stars You Didn’t Know Were Soccer WAGs

A new power couple has entered the chat: Nicki Nicole and Lamine Yamal.

Speculations of a romance sparked when the Argentine singer and rapper, 24, allegedly kissed the Spanish professional footballer at his 18th birthday celebration in mid-July. Most recently, the “Wapo Traketero” singer was invited as a VIP guest (alongside Bizarrap) at the 47th edition of the Joan Gamper Trophy, where FC Barcelona (team where Yamal is a winger) won over Italian club Como 1907 with a 5-0 victory on Sunday, Aug. 10. During the match, Nicki — who’s making the rounds with 2025 singles “Masna Remix,” “Hace Rato,” “blackout,” and “Vulnerable” — was spotted wearing Yamal’s jersey.

Though the artist and soccer star have yet to make their relationship public, sources confirmed to Billboard on Monday (Aug. 11) that they are indeed dating.

But beyond the new couple, soccer and music have always meshed well. Some of Latin music’s biggest artists, such as Maluma, Carlos Vives, Melendi, and Fito Paéz have proven to be passionate fútbol aficionados, while soccer stars such as José Manuel Pinto (former goalkeeper for Barcelona FC) and Jese “Jey M” Rodriguez (former striker for Real Madrid), have not shied away from kicking off their own music careers.

The best example, when it comes to romance however, are soccer superstar David Beckham and former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, whose dreamy love story began over 25 years ago, and who have since welcomed four children: Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper.

Another popular soccer-and-music power couple were Shakira and Gerard Piqué, who met during the 2010 World Cup and share two children, Sasha and Milan. Unfortunately, after a 12-year relationship, the Colombian artist and Barcelona defender announced their split in June 2022.  “We regret to confirm that we are separating,” the two said in a joint statement released by Shakira’s public relations firm. “For the well-being of our children, who are our highest priority, we ask that you respect our privacy. Thank you for your understanding.”

Like the previously named, there has been several famous soccer WAGS (the term given to the wives and girlfriends of athletes) in the Latin music realm. Below, check out some past and present real-life couples who blended the two worlds.