Spanish footballer Lamine Yamal has expressed his admiration for Argentina captain Lionel Messi, who at 39 is enjoying a remarkable run in the ongoing World Cup. With eight goals so far, Messi remains a leading contender for the Golden Boot, continuing to impress fans and players alike with his form and consistency. Yamal, speaking to Spanish media, described Messi’s performance as “unbelievable” and said he is amazed by how well the Argentine star is playing at this stage of his career.

In the same interview, Yamal revealed his dream of meeting Messi’s Argentina in the World Cup final. While he wishes Argentina success throughout the tournament, he said he would want Spain to win if the two teams meet in the final. Yamal also spoke about his admiration for Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo, noting that he grew up watching them and has now had the chance to play against Ronaldo and see Neymar in action.

The World Cup has become a stage where legends like Messi and Ronaldo continue to shine while young talents such as Yamal signal the arrival of a new football generation.