Not Messi: Lamine Yamal reveals his idol

Lamine Yamal has become a rising star, with high hopes placed on him and frequent comparisons to legendary players. The young footballer recently disclosed who his idol is.

Details: In an interview with CNN, the Spanish winger revealed that Neymar has always been his idol. While acknowledging Lionel Messi's greatness at Barcelona, Yamal emphasized that the Brazilian is the star and legend who has inspired him the most.

Quote: "Neymar has always been my idol… a star, a legend. I was five years old when I first saw Neymar at Santos and seven when I saw him at Camp Nou. It was incredible! Yes, Messi was there too, and he was amazing, but Ney was completely different," Yamal shared.

Additional note, Barcelona will face Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final on Wednesday, January 8. Ahead of the match, the Catalans received great news—Lamine Yamal has recovered from injury and is ready to play.

The young Spanish winger is having another fantastic season. The Barcelona star has scored six goals and provided 12 assists in 21 matches across all competitions. He also won the UEFA European Championship 2024 with the Spanish national team.