World Cup final: What Messi told me after Spain beat Argentina – Lamine Yamal
Spain Winger Lamine Yamal Reflects on Encounter with Lionel Messi After World Cup Final
NEW JERSEY — Following Spain’s triumph over Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday, winger Lamine Yamal discussed a significant moment with Argentine captain Lionel Messi.
The match concluded with Spain victorious, thanks to an extra-time goal from Ferran Torres. This win marked Spain’s first World Cup title since 2010.
After the final whistle, Yamal shared a heartfelt hug with Messi. In comments reported by Marca, Yamal expressed his admiration for the legendary forward, stating, “He’s the greatest player in history and someone I’ve always looked up to.”
Yamal recounted their conversation, noting that Messi encouraged him to “keep following my path” and remarked that the future belongs to their generation. “Those words are worth as much as the gold medal hanging around my neck,” he added.
Currently, Yamal wears the iconic number 10 jersey at Barcelona, previously donned by Messi.
