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Lamine Yamal declares Lionel Messi the best player of the 2026 World Cup
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Lamine Yamal, the star striker of FC Barcelona and a lifelong admirer of Lionel Messi, said on Friday that Messi was the best player in the last World Cup. In an interview with Movistar, Yamal, who is 19 years old, paid tribute to the Argentine footballer who stood out in the tournament despite his advanced age of 39.
Yamal notes that Messi exceeded expectations by leading Argentina to the final and shining in every match. "No one thought that a player so old, even Lionel Messi himself, could reach this level," he added.
These comments are likely shared by many football observers.
This article was corrected on October 7, 2026.
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