“Messi Is the Greatest in History” — Barcelona Prodigy Lamine Yamal Declares His GOAT

Rising star and Spanish international Lamine Yamal has firmly weighed in on football’s eternal GOAT debate, declaring none other than Lionel Messi as the greatest player of all time.

Speaking to reporters at a media event in China, the 17-year-old Barcelona sensation, already considered one of football’s brightest prospects, made it clear where his loyalty lies.

“For me, Messi is the greatest player in history. Everything he did, all over the pitch, everything about his game — I liked it all. It has truly been something beautiful for me,” Yamal said via Barca Universal.

🐐 From Idol to Inspiration

Yamal, who came through La Masia, idolized Messi growing up — and now finds himself walking the same path, wearing the same colors, and possibly chasing the same legacy. The beauty of his comment lies in the passing of the torch, both spiritually and literally, within the Blaugrana fold.

💬 Our Take: When Legacy Meets Legacy-in-the-Making

Yamal’s words are more than fanboy admiration — they represent a generational salute. Messi, who dominated an era with magic and records, is now inspiring a new breed of players like Yamal who are not just fans, but future legends in their own right.

With his breakthrough Euro 2024 performances and consistent rise in La Liga, it wouldn’t be far-fetched to see Yamal’s name alongside Messi in the 2025 Ballon d’Or nominees — a poetic scene where the student joins his master in football’s grandest recognition.

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