Lionel Messi has heaped praise on Spain’s rising star Lamine Yamal, calling him the best player of the new generation at an Adidas event tied to FIFA World Cup 2026. Speaking alongside the spotlight on Yamal’s promise, Messi also revisited the themes of his long-standing rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo, adding extra weight to the compliment.
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