Lamine Yamal must be looking ahead to the high-voltage semi-final clash against France. However, the Barcelona star may have taken some time to celebrate as he turned 19 on Monday, July 13.Ines Garcia was among the first to wish Lamine Yamal through her Instagram story. (Instagram)And, to little surprise, his girlfriend Ines Garcia was among the first to wish him on Monday morning through her Instagram story.Ines Garcia posts birthday wish for YamalShe shared a picture that appeared to have been taken some time ago rather than during the current World Cup, showing the couple sharing a sweet moment at what seemed to be the FC Barcelona training ground.The two were all smiles in the photo, with Garcia resting her head on Yamal's shoulder while wrapping one arm around him. She captioned the post in Spanish, "Feliz Día. Te quiero," which translates to, "Happy Day. I love you."This comes just days after the Spanish influencer celebrated her own birthday on July 9. Yamal marked the occasion by sharing an Instagram Story of the two sitting together by the beach, alongside the message, "Happy 21st! Love you."Also read: Lamine Yamal's girlfriend shares heartfelt support from the stadium ahead of Spain vs Belgium World Cup quarterfinalWhile the young Spanish star may have taken some time to celebrate his birthday, his full focus will now shift to Tuesday's semi-final against France in Dallas.Bieber concert sparks Garcia’s requestThe match also carries added significance for his relationship, as a victory would bring Spain one step closer to the final, a prospect his girlfriend is especially eager for.Spain's march to the World Cup semi-finals has generated huge excitement across the country, but Lamine Yamal's girlfriend has an extra reason to hope they go all the way.After FIFA confirmed that Justin Bieber will perform at the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on July 19, the Spanish influencer—who is reportedly a longtime fan of the pop star—made her wish clear.The 21-year-old influencer shared a light-hearted message for Yamal that quickly caught fans' attention."My love, do whatever it takes to reach the final. Do you hear me?? Whatever it takes!"Also read: France vs Spain: A classic in the makingHowever, Yamal has also shown a confident attitude despite France emerging as one of the tournament's most dangerous teams with a star-studded attack.Yamal fears nobodyJournalist Fabrizio Romano also shared Yamal's response when asked about his birthday wish. “My birthday wish is to beat France. Let's go for them.”He was also asked during Monday's pre-match press conference if there was any fear ahead of the semifinal. His reply was straightforward and confident."Fear? No fear. We are the European champions. We fear nobody," Yamal said.
Lamine Yamal receives birthday message from girlfriend as she urges him to reach World Cup final for Justin Bieber
Spain's semifinal against France also holds personal significance for Lamine Yamal, with a win bringing him closer to a final his girlfriend hopes to see.













