"I didn't have anything else". Lamine Yamal named his idol

Barcelona footballer Lamine Yamal did not hide the fact that he considers Lionel Messi his idol.

According to the young player, he has never had another idol other than the current Inter Miami striker, who also previously performed for Barcelona.

"Messi is my idol. He was always and remains so now that I play for Barcelona. I have never had another idol. Once I took a photo with Messi, I was unknown. Maybe one day I will become like him ", the authoritative publication Goal quotes Yamal as saying.

It is remarkable that the day before Messi was recognized as Athlete of the Year according to Time. In addition, this year the Argentine received his eighth Ballon d'Or, which became a historical event in the world of football.

Messi has been playing for Inter Miami since the summer of 2023. This season he won the first trophy for the American team - the League Cup.

Before moving to the USA, the Argentine played for PSG and Barcelona.