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Lionel Messi called it 'insane' that he now faces Lamine Yamal in a final after a photo was taken of them when Yamal was a baby. Messi hopes for a good match but joked he hopes Yamal and his team don't play well.
Lionel Messi and Tom Brady react to a 2007 photo of Messi holding a baby Lamine Yamal. Messi calls it 'crazy' that they now face each other in the World Cup final. Yamal, 19, could become the youngest to win both Euro and World Cup.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente confirms Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro are 100% fit for the World Cup Final after training normally.
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni joked about stopping Lamine Yamal, calling the young star a 'treasure for football' with much more to offer.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said Lamine Yamal should not be compared to Lionel Messi, calling Messi a unique player and role model. De la Fuente emphasized that Yamal must be himself and that the team will support him.
Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina may determine the 2026 Ballon d'Or winner. Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal are top contenders, but history shows major trophies often precede the award.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta said Lionel Messi represents the club's past and present, while Lamine Yamal embodies its present and future, expressing pride in La Masia.
Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot to give Spain the lead against France in their semi-final after Lucas Digne fouled Lamine Yamal.
Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsí says he is not afraid of Kylian Mbappé but acknowledges the forward's ability to change a game instantly. He compares Mbappé to Lamine Yamal, stressing the need for 90 minutes of alertness.
Spain defeated Belgium in Los Angeles to reach a World Cup semi-final against France. Analysts discuss Spain's resilience, Lamine Yamal's form, and England's upcoming quarter-final against Norway featuring Harry Kane vs Erling Haaland.
Lamine Yamal expressed joy after advancing to the semi-finals, noting he is often double-marked but that creates space for teammates, as seen in the first goal.
Lamine Yamal expressed his desire to win the World Cup, stating that victory would make everyone happy.
Lamine Yamal commented on France's World Cup record, stating there are two options: France reaches three finals in a row or Spain beats them three times in a row.
Spain's Lamine Yamal says his team is not afraid of France as they prepare for a World Cup semi-final clash. Spain have won their last two meetings with France and have conceded just one goal in the tournament.
Lamine Yamal has been awarded the Superior Player of the Match trophy at the FIFA World Cup.
Mikel Merino came off the bench to score the decisive goal for the second straight game, sending Spain into the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win over Belgium. The Arsenal midfielder's heroics have set up a clash with France, while teenage star Lamine Yamal has yet to make his mark.
Luis de la Fuente's Spain aim to become the fourth team to hold both the World Cup and European Championship simultaneously. With a 35-game unbeaten run, a culture built on collective values, and a decade of youth development, they face Belgium in the quarter-finals.
Lamine Yamal says he can improve further and is demanding of himself. He never feels satisfied, a feeling he has not experienced before at Barcelona or with the national team.
Lamine Yamal praised Thibaut Courtois as one of the best goalkeepers in the world, acknowledging he will make life difficult but vowing to win.
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal said Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar have been key figures for his generation since childhood, wishing them all the best.
