Lamine Yamal focuses on Lionel Messi as World Cup 2026 approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Lamine Yamal prepares for the World Cup 2026 with Spain while reflecting on Lionel Messi. The Barcelona forward shared an Instagram post featuring the Argentina jersey alongside his own, prompting discussion. Yamal, who has faced comparisons to Messi throughout his career, expressed admiration, calling Messi the greatest player in history and stating his desire to carve his own identity in football.
- •Lamine Yamal shares Instagram photo of Messi's jersey alongside his own.
- •Yamal calls Messi the greatest football player in history.
- •The World Cup 2026 is scheduled to take place next month.
- •Yamal aims to establish his own legacy, distinct from Messi.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona star Lamine Yamal is thinking about Lionel Messi ahead of World Cup 2026
"The teenager’s social media activity is causing a buzz.
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