Lamine Yamal, the Barcelona wonderkid’s father, made light of the possibility that his son “blessed Lionel Messi” during their historic photo session.
A picture that was taken of Yamal while he was only a baby in 2007 has come to light during his incredible run to the Euro 2024 final. The talented forward, who is only 16 years old, can help Spain win yet another significant award.
Given that both Yamal and Argentine sensation Messi graduated from Catalunya’s renowned La Masia academy system, it is only natural to draw analogies between them. The gifted young man has welcomed the conversation, as his career has been remarkably associated with the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner since before he was even able to walk.
Regarding the now-famous photo of his kid with Messi, Yamal’s father, Mounir Nasraoui, told Mundo Deportivo, “Maybe it was Lamine who blessed Leo!” He continued by saying that the shooting was “a coincidence in life,” since no one could have foreseen what would occur next.
While Lamine Yamal is being hailed as the Golden Ball winner of the future, Messi has gone on to become one of the best players to ever lace on a pair of boots and amass a historic haul of titles. Mounir said, “I knew he was going to be a star,” expressing his unwavering belief that his son will follow in that direction. This is something that every father understands, and every father wants the best for their son. I hope he gets the
“I knew he was going to be a star. Anyone who is a father knows this and any father wants their son to be the best. I wish him the best in life and in the future and I hope they win the Euro Cup and we are all champions.”
The most promising athlete “wants to be the youngest player to win a Euro Cup, like any child,” Yamal’s father continued. Sunday’s match in Berlin, which takes place the day after the player turns seventeen, will provide the Barcelona starlet the chance to write history.
