A 2-1 victory over England was the high point of Spain’s thrilling triumph at EURO 2024, attracting the interest of football fans everywhere. But what grabbed attention off the field was a private encounter between Leonor, the Princess of Spain, and Gavi, Barcelona’s emerging football star. Gavi has not made any public remarks or posted any mysterious messages on social media. His deeds have been more audible than his words.
Is there a relationship between them, despite years of rumors to the contrary? No, it hasn’t been verified. Both Leonor, the prospective successor to the Spanish monarchy, and Pablo Martín Páez Gavira (Gavi), the football player, are rising stars in their domains.
Who Is Princess Leoner?

Princess Leonor of Spain, born on October 31, 2005, is the heir presumptive to the Spanish throne and the elder daughter of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia.
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Princess Leonor, officially known as Leonor de Todos los Santos de Borbón y Ortiz, is the firstborn child of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain. She was born in Madrid during the reign of her grandfather, King Juan Carlos I. As the elder sister of Infanta Sofía, Leonor holds significant importance in the Spanish royal family.
Is Princess Leonor Genuinely Fond Of Gavi?

Some Spanish tabloids have reported that the Princess has a crush on Gavi, something she has never openly confessed. Despite this, Gavi is popular with Barcelona and Spanish national team fans, which is understandable. He is handsome and is recognized as one of the world’s top young football players, having won both the Golden Boy Award and the Kopa Trophy in 2022.
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Media reports said that Princess Leonor had expressed interest in Gavi and that they had even met a few times. The rumors suggested that King Felipe had once requested a signed Spanish jersey in a youth size, as a gift for his daughter, Princess Leonor. However, Gavi reportedly declined, citing to remain focused on his football career. There were also reports that Princess Leonor had photos of Gavi displayed on her school folder at the Atlantic College in Wales.
The princess is thought to have wished to date him, but Gavi declined. A little while later, a video showing Gavi with another girl—and not just any girl—went viral. In the video, he was seen publicly kissing and holding a female called Ana Pelayo, making it obvious that they were dating.
Who Is Ana Pelayo, Gavi’s Rumored Girlfried
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Ana Pelayo, a 22-year-old influencer and student from Seville, Spain, has been subtly becoming well-known due to her friendship with Gavi. She allegedly met the football player through his sister Aurora. She initially ignited relationship rumors last year when she shared a picture of herself with Gavi’s mother and sister. Several of Gavi’s family members followed the football player and the influencer.
Ana currently has over 270,000 Instagram followers. Clean, feminine aesthetics, fashionable outfits, travel photos, and gastronomic content—particularly sushi—abound on her account. She gives off the impression of someone who is stylish without trying too hard and embraces the minimalist fashion trend.
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Ana’s connection to the football world is not the only one. Sira Martinez, the daughter of Ferran Torres’s ex-girlfriend and PSG coach Luis Enrique, is her close friend.
The two are making an impact, both on and off the field. Gavi and Ana’s choice to keep a low profile only serves to increase curiosity about their relationship during a period when football players are the center of media attention.
The Truth Behind Gavi Reject Princess Leonor

Although Spain’s win against England in the EURO 2024 was historic, what transpired next caused just as much controversy. A brief handshake between Gavi and Princess Leonor captured everyone’s attention when King Felipe VI welcomed the national team at Zarzuela Palace. Long-standing speculations that Leonor, the heir to the Spanish crown, had a crush on the football player were immediately renewed when she smiled at Gavi.
According to rumors, King Felipe once asked for a youth-sized signed Spanish jersey as a present for his daughter, Princess Leonor. At the Atlantic College in Wales, Princess Leonor reportedly had pictures of Gavi on display in her school folder.
For his daughter, the King even asked Gavi to autograph a jersey. Gavi allegedly turned down these approaches, though, saying he wanted to continue concentrating on his bright football future.
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