Argentine superstar and legend Lionel Messi describes Lamine Yamal as an incredible talent who will dominate the world of football in the future.
The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner and Argentina’s legend, Lionel Messi, has stated that the next player to dominate world football will be none other than Yamal, Barcelona’s superstarlet.
Messi now joins the list of world-renowned pundits and football experts who have been dishing out praises to the youngster for his massive game-after-game displays and goal contributions to Barcelona.
In an interview on the YouTube channel ‘Simplemente Futbol’ and shown on MARCA, Messi described Barca’s young winger as one player with incredible talent and the ability to dominate football in the future.
The Argentine legend said, “Impressive what he is showing, what he is doing, and what he has already done. He has already been a European champion with Spain.
“He is only 17 years old; he is in the process of growth and will continue to grow as a player and contribute things to his game, as I did. He has incredible qualities and is already one of the best players in the world.”
Lionel Messi labels 17-year-old Lamine Yamal as ‘one of the best players in the world’ 🤯 💫 pic.twitter.com/5Ig5XCgGL1
— OneFootball (@OneFootball) April 18, 2025
As far back as December 2007, Messi and Lamine met for the first time in a photoshoot organized for charity. Amazing scenes would see Messi holding him as a baby while they both take pictures.
Lamine’s dazzling pace, incredible footwork, and amazing football I.Q. would see him at the forefront of Barcelona’s charge to a LaLiga trophy this season and a chance to beat Inter Milan to increase their chances of a UEFA Champions League final.
At just 18 years of age, the young star has cemented his place in the first starting lineup of the Barcelona squad.
He helped Spain win the Euro 2024 through his dazzling display, making him a thorn in the flesh of the experienced and mature defenders. He won the youngest player of the tournament.
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