Messi Hails Lamine Yamal as ‘One of the Best in the World’
His performance earned him the Young Player of the Tournament award, having recorded one goal and four assists—the highest in the competition.
Barcelona young star Lamine Yaml [L] and Former Barcelona Legend Lionel Messi [R]. Photo/Getty Images.
By Robert Assad
Lionel Messi has heaped praise on Lamine Yamal, the 17-year-old Spanish prodigy, following his standout performances at UEFA Euro 2024.
Messi lauded Yamal’s exceptional talent, stating, “It’s impressive what Lamine Yamal shows… he’s already been a Euro champion with Spain. He’s one of the best in the world.”
Yamal’s contributions were pivotal in Spain’s triumphant Euro 2024 campaign. He made history as the youngest player to feature in the tournament, debuting at 16 years and 338 days, and became the youngest scorer with a remarkable goal against France in the semi-finals.
His performance earned him the Young Player of the Tournament award, having recorded one goal and four assists—the highest in the competition.
Messi, reflecting on Yamal’s potential, remarked, “He’s still only 17, he’s in a growth process, and he’ll continue to grow as a player and add things to his game, just like I did.”
Yamal’s technical prowess was further highlighted by his stunning goal against France, which was named UEFA’s Goal of the Tournament.
At the club level, Yamal has continued to impress with FC Barcelona, contributing significantly in La Liga matches. His rapid ascent in both international and club football underscores his status as one of the most promising talents in the sport today.
With endorsements from legends like Messi and a growing list of accolades, Lamine Yamal’s future in football looks exceptionally bright.
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