"The hottest couple of the summer": Paparazzi photos of World Cup winners stir controversy
Spanish national team players are enjoying their vacation following their World Cup victory. Photos of Ferran Torres and Marcos Llorente on a yacht in Ibiza have sparked a wave of speculation on social media.
The Spanish national team players are currently enjoying a well-deserved break after their World Cup triumph, where they defeated Argentina 1:0 in the final. While their friendship has helped bridge the gap between club rivalries, new photos of Ferran Torres, the scorer of the winning goal, and Marcos Llorente have caused quite a stir among fans.
The two players, managed by Luis de la Fuente, were documented by paparazzi during their vacation in Ibiza. The images, which have gone viral on social media, show the pair on a private yacht, enjoying the sun and sharing affectionate moments. The photos quickly made their way into gossip columns, leading some fans to speculate about the nature of their relationship.
However, beyond these friendly vacation snapshots, there is absolutely no evidence to suggest that they are involved in a romantic relationship.
Public reaction has been varied. In response to a post by Backgrid USA, one user commented: "The hottest couple of the summer goes to...!" while another joked: "They look like a romantic couple on vacation, drinking and kissing." Others questioned whether this was a new take on "hot rivalry."
Conversely, many non-American users were surprised by the speculation. One commenter remarked: "I am dying of laughter that Americans simply cannot grasp masculinity that is not fragile." Others pointed out that it should be normalized for straight men to show affection toward one another.
Many fans also pointed out that Marcos Llorente's wife, Patricia Noarbe, was likely present on the outing. Several women were visible in the water in the photos, though their faces were cropped, making them unidentifiable.
Marcos Llorente is happily married to his partner, Patricia Noarbe, known as Paddy. In February 2025, the couple welcomed their daughter, Amor.
In contrast, Ferran Torres' personal life remains a subject of uncertainty. The Barcelona striker is currently single. According to reports, he separated from his girlfriend, Spanish influencer Martina Alegre (known as Martina Hunter), shortly before the World Cup semi-final against France. Their relationship began in early 2026, but reportedly hit a breaking point following Spain's quarter-final victory over Belgium. Since the split, the two have unfollowed each other on Instagram. Prior to this, the forward was in a relationship with equestrian Sira Martinez, daughter of Luis Enrique, from 2021 to 2023.
