Lamine Yamal wants Lionel Messi to win Copa America for a ‘specific’ reason

Fans often compare Lionel Messi to Lamine Yamal, though the young player dislikes this comparison.

Lamine Yamal wants Lionel Messi to win Copa America for a ‘specific’ reason

Lamine Yamal backs Lionel Messi and Argentina to win the 2024 Copa America. (via IMAGO)

Spanish youngster Lamine Yamal has recently exclaimed that he wants Lionel Messi to win the Copa America for a ‘specific reason’. The reason he highlighted was his desire to face his Argentinean idol in the Finalissima.

The 17-year-old young Barcelona prodigy has been one of the breakout stars at the 2024 European Championship. Following his phenomenal strike against France, the youngster has taken his tally to one goal and three assists in six matches. Moreover, fans frequently see Lamine Yamal as a potential successor to Barcelona legend and Argentine skipper Lionel Messi, often drawing comparisons between the two.

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With all eyes on Spain’s successful Euro campaign, where they have reached the finals, the 17-year-old made a surprising revelation. He supports Messi’s Argentina to win the Copa America 2024 for the second consecutive time and also hopes for Spain’s Euro 2024 victory. If both teams triumph, they would meet in the 2025 Finalissima, fulfilling Yamal’s dream of facing his idol next year.

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I hope Messi wins the Copa America and I win Euro 2024 so I can play against him in the Finalissima.
Lamine Yamal on Lionel Messi (via Daily Star)

Yamal’s admiration for the 37-year-old star, currently playing for Inter Miami, is unmatched, as he idolizes the Argentinean. Additionally, recent social media images show Messi holding a young Yamal as an infant in his arms.

Spanish prodigy Lamine Yamal favorite to win the 2024 Euros Player of Tournament award

Lamine Yamal, who recently turned 17, is one of the hot favorites to win the Player of the Tournament award at Euro 2024 as he readies for the grand finale against England on Sunday. The Spanish star has made four goal contributions during the team’s impressive Euro campaign.

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Lamine Yamal remains the favorite to win the 2024 Euros Player of the Tournament award. (via IMAGO)

The Barcelona youngster propelled Spain into the final with his goal against France in their 2-1 semi-final victory. Since his Camp Nou debut last year, he has been breaking records. He is the youngest player to feature, score, and assist in the European Championships, further adding to his growing list of achievements.

In addition to Yamal, several other players are also in contention for the title. Fellow Spaniards Dani Olmo, Nico Williams, and Fabian Ruiz, along with England’s Jude Bellingham and Kobbie Mainoo, have all delivered impressive performances.

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