Nicki Nicole's message to Lamine Yamal after failing to win the Ballon d'Or: "My star."

BarcelonaNicki Nicole and Lamine Yamal no longer hide their love. In fact, they show it off whenever they get the chance. This Monday was an important day in Yamal's professional life, and Nicole didn't want to miss it. Although yesterday the footballer didn't get the Ballon d'Or, which went to Ousmane Dembélé, the Argentine singer has made it clear that for her the Barça player is the best in the world.

Nicki Nicole, 25, has published a story with a photo of the two of them in which they look smiling and very summery—she in a bikini, he shirtless and sporting an impressive chain with the number 10, which he wears on his Barça shirt. To accompany the image, the singer wrote the following text: "My star. I love you." A romantic message that could serve as a recognition for the 18-year-old footballer, who despite not taking home the big award of the night, was recognized with the Kopa trophy, reserved for players who are not yet 21.

Although the relationship between Argentina and the Barça player is public, Nicole was not present at the Ballon d'Or gala. Lamine Yamal preferred to be accompanied by his family, specifically twelve members of his closest circle. When it came to putting the ball in the spotlight, photocallThe footballer took photos with his mother, Sheila Ebana, her partner, and their 3-year-old son. His father, Mounir Nasraoui, and his grandmother, Fátima, were also present.

Nicki Nicole and Lamine Yamal have yet to attend any public events together, but two weeks ago, the Argentinean passed through Barcelona to attend the presentation of the new Desigual collection and took the opportunity to declare that she was in love. Although she declined to respond to the press, the journalists present managed to get the singer to confirm her love for the Barça player. He also said he wanted to learn to speak Catalan.