Lamine Yamal sends emotional message to Messi after World Cup final

In a recent update, Lamine Yamal showed his appreciation to Lionel Messi after the World Cup final, sharing an emotional message for the football legend and contemplating his legacy.

In an exclusive interview with The Guardian, Lamine Yamal has shared his exchange with the former FC Barcelona after the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.

He said “thank you, I just thanked him a lot for everything he has done and how he’s the best. I’ve always believed he is the best”.

“I always try to distance myself a little from things that seem beautiful for show. The moment came from within. I saw him there, so I went to thank him for what he did for football, it came spontaneously”.

The emotional hug marks one of the tournament’s iconic images and highlights their mutual respect. Yamal underscores that the gesture came straight from the heart.

On social platform X, fans have been sharing intriguing comments with one writing, “Lamine Yamal is now giving the same vibe CR 7 do give during interviews that people his rivals were complaining about that he has pride. One thing I love this boy for is that he always backs his talks up with good performances on the pitch.”

Second remarked, “Yamal understood something most young stars forget. Greatness is worth acknowledging before you try to replace it.”

Third added, “Beautiful moments between two generations. Yamal didn’t need the cameras, he just wanted to say thank you to the player he’s always seen as the best. That’s class.”