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Argentina captain Lionel Messi has sent a warm message to Spain winger Lamine Yamal ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final, describing the 19-year-old as “one of the best in the world right now” and a “global icon.”
Speaking with seven-time Super Bowl winner Tom Brady, Messi said he follows Yamal closely because he plays for Barcelona, a club Messi loves. “Lamine is a fantastic player, whom I followed closely because he plays for a club I love and always wish the best for,” Messi said.
Messi could become the first footballer to win back-to-back World Cups as captain, while Yamal could become the second-youngest player to start a World Cup final.
Key Points:
The mutual respect between the two stars adds to the final’s allure.
Messi’s praise signals a generational passing of the torch.
Yamal’s rise as a global icon is validated by Messi’s words.
The final carries historical significance for both players’ legacies.
The timing of the message, days before the final, intensifies the spotlight on Yamal.
Whether Yamal can live up to Messi’s praise and lead Spain to victory in the final.
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