The singer has insisted that she is not hooking up with the Real Madrid midfielder, claiming that they have never even met Superstar songwriter and singer Dua Lipa has denied that she is in a relationship with Real Madrid attacker Marco Asensio. Reports in Turkey, relayed in Spain, suggested that the pair had spent some time together following the Champions League final on May 26, at which the pop star took part in the opening ceremony. Lipa has moved to quash rumours of a budding romance on her social media, however, claiming that she's never even met the Spain international. Article continues below I haven’t even met Marco Asensio and it is highly unlikely I ever will as my Liverpool supporting manager would never forgive me https://t.co/eajwTsm6pe — DUA LIPA (@DUALIPA) May 29, 2018 "I haven’t even met Marco Asensio and it is highly unlikely I ever will as my Liverpool supporting manager would never forgive me," her Twitter status reads. Asensio played just one minute of the final in Kiev, replacing Karim Benzema in the closing stages as Real looked to see out the tie. The 3-1 victory over Liverpool sealed the capital club's third successive European triumph and their 13th in their history .<doc-sep>The video will auto-play soon 8 Cancel Get the FREE Mirror Football newsletter by email with the day's key headlines and transfer news Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Pop star Dua Lipa has rubbished reports about a romance with Real Madrid star Marco Asensio - and her answer will be music to Liverpool supporters' ears. The 22-year-old was said to have been invited to Real's post-Champions League final celebrations following their win over Liverpool on Saturday. Lipa impressed the crowd in Kiev as she performed her songs as part of the final's opening ceremony. Spanish publication El Periodico suggested a romance was on the cards for the pair after they met up at a hotel in Kiev. But the singer took to social media to deny the claims and offered an interesting reason why a tryst with Asensio would not be happening any time soon. (Image: Getty Images Europe) (Image: Getty Images Europe) "I have not even met Marco Asensio and it is highly unlikely I ever will as my Liverpool supporting manager would never forgive me," she tweeted. She then responded to a tweet from one of her fans asking where the story had come from, adding: "I literally have no idea!" Lipas's performances went down well in Kiev as Liverpool fans were seen singing along to her performances of No.1 hit One Kiss. (Image: REUTERS) (Image: Getty Images Europe) Asensio was a late substitute in Kiev as Real ran out 3-1 winners over Liverpool. He will also be part of the Spain squad for this summer's World Cup in Russia.<doc-sep>Dua Lipa denies reports of romance with Real Madrid star The greatest love story of the modern era over before it has even begun International pop star Dua Lipa has denied rumours of a relationship with international football star Marco Asensio, after a Spanish publication alleged that the two had been spotted in a Kiev hotel together. Advertisement In news which will come as a crushing blow to fans of both pop music and professional football, the English singer best known for her smash hit "New Rules" has poured cold water on the gossip, insisting that the two have never even met. The 22-year-old performed during the opening ceremony of last weekend's Champions League final in Kiev, where Asensio's Real Madrid side broke Liverpool hearts, beating the Merseyside team 3-1 to collect their third consecutive European Cup. Unfortunately for Asensio and shippers the world over though, this new relationship, this 21st century Posh and Becks, this Romeo and Julet (with a good ending presumably) has not and will not happen, as Dua Lipa herself stated that it is "highly unlikely" the two will ever meet due to the fact that her manager supports Liverpool.<doc-sep>POP star Dua Lipa has rubbished reports she spent the night with Real Madrid midfielder Marcos Asensio after the Champions League final. Spanish media blamed CNN Turk, the Turkish affiliate of the cable news channel CNN, for claiming the pair got together after the singer-songwriter performed at the Champions League final. 4 Pop star Dua Lipa has rubbished reports she spent the night with a Real Madrid star Credit: Getty Images - Getty But the 22-year-old brunette insisted on Twitter tonight she had never met Asensio despite taking to the stage before his side beat Liverpool 3-1 in Kiev on Saturday night. She also claimed it was unlikely their paths would ever cross because her manager supported the losing side, tweeting: “I haven’t even met Marco Asensio and it is highly unlikely I ever will as my Liverpool-supporting manager would never forgive me.” She posted a link to an article about the footballer and musician in Catalan daily El Periodico, insisting in a reply to a fan that she had no idea where the story had come from. Spanish media laid the blame at the door of CNN Turk. 4 Dua Lipa denied the reports this tweet 4 The singer performed prior to the Champions League final in Kiev Credit: Splash News There was no immediate word from Asensio, who responded to the reports by posting a series of stunning photos of him relaxing on his home island of Majorca with friends. The 22-year-old, named in Spain’s World Cup squad, has been making front-page as well as back-page news in his home country of late. He was recently linked to a stunning Spanish Big Brother winner called Sofia Suescun after a reality TV contestant claimed his ex had enjoyed a fling with a mystery Real Madrid player. Although he is currently thought to be single, his previous girlfriends have included Spanish model Maria Muntaner. She is said to have ended her relationship with Asensio, seen as a future star of world football if he continues his meteoric rise. 4 Asensio was in the Real Madrid team that beat Liverpool in the final Credit: Getty - Contributor MOST READ IN NEWS 'GOBSMACKED' Queen 'gave Harry OK for Oprah series after misleading pitch about soldiers' ROD LIDDLE Ousting right-on National Trust boss is a victory against wokery DRUMMER DEAD School Of Rock star dies at 32 after being hit by car as Jack Black mourns HOUSE ABOUT IT You won't believe what this ordinary London home looks like on the inside Exclusive TOM'S LEGACY Captain Tom Moore — who raised £39m for charity — left family £73k in will JABS HOPE Scientists 'crack cause of blood clots linked to Covid jabs & know how to fix it' Dua Lipa, born in London to Albanian parents from Kosovo, confessed to being single in a recent interview but admitted to being a “firm believer in love” due to her mum and dad’s strong relationship. She reportedly parted ways with her boyfriend of five months Paul Klein earlier this year. She told June’s edition of ELLE UK: “When I’m single I end up having so much more time to do a lot of other stuff.” Dua Lipa rides a giant flamingo in sizzling show at the Billboard Music Awards We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368. You can WhatsApp us on 07810 791 502. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.<doc-sep>
Published 6:52 PM , May 29 2018 GMT+1 | Last updated 6:53 PM , May 29 2018 GMT+1 British singer Dua Lipa has responded to rumours surrounding the Real Madrid player Marco Asensio. Lipa, who performed at the opening ceremony at the Champions League final with her recent hit single One Kiss, apparently spent the night with the 22-year-old in Kiev, according to CNN Turkey. On Tuesday night, though, the London-born musician categorically denied the claims via her official Twitter account. Ayyyyyy CARAMBA! :flag_tr: CNN: Dua Lipa and Real Madrid's 22-year-old ASENSIO spent the night together in Kiev after the end of the #UCLfinal pic.twitter.com/yHBiLTMFmn - M•A•J¹³ (@Ultra_Suristic) May 28, 2018 Advert 10 Spanish publication El Periódico reported that the pair had been seen together after Los Blancos' final win, but Lipa replied with a witty response: "I haven't even met Marco Asensio" she said via Twitter. "and it is highly unlikely I ever will as my Liverpool supporting manager would never forgive me." I haven't even met Marco Asensio and it is highly unlikely I ever will as my Liverpool supporting manager would never forgive me https://t.co/eajwTsm6pe - DUA LIPA (@DUALIPA) May 29, 2018 She then responded to a fan who asked: "Where do people get these rumors from though. who makes them up?" Advert 10 I think we can officially say that the 22-year-old did not spend the night with Marco Asensio, as reported by a number of outlets in the past couple of days. "I HAVE LITERALLY NO IDEA!," she replied. I LITERALLY HAVE NO IDEA!! https://t.co/8YYWbCbPZF - DUA LIPA (@DUALIPA) May 29, 2018 Real Madrid eventually lifted the Champions League trophy after a couple of blunders from Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius. Advert 10 Mohamed Salah's injury in the first half somewhat spoiled the party for many, but the majority enjoyed Dua Lipa's opening ceremony as Liverpool fans were filmed singing her hit song. Just check out the following footage: People: Dua Lipa's music doesn't fit into the UEFA Champions League Liverpool fans: pic.twitter.com/LBJMjBunGo - effe (@njherondaIe) May 27, 2018