‘He reminds me of myself’: Lionel Messi names his ‘successor’ as best player in the world
Lionel Messi has named Lamine Yamal as the young player most capable of becoming football’s next global superstar, even comparing the teenager to himself. Still only 18, Yamal has already broken numerous FC Barcelona records, starred for Spain at Euro 2024 and emerged as the club’s new number 10, fuelling comparisons with Messi’s legendary rise.
Lionel Messi has named Lamine Yamal as the young player most capable of becoming football’s next global superstar, even comparing the teenager to himself. Still only 18, Yamal has already broken numerous FC Barcelona records, starred for Spain at Euro 2024 and emerged as the club’s new number 10, fuelling comparisons with Messi’s legendary rise.
