An image of Lionel Messi meeting a very young Lamine Yamal has gone viral on the internet, know if his idol really met Yamal when he was very young
As a result of his recent outstanding performances for FC Barcelona, Lamine Yamal has become well-known.
Is the photo of young Lamine Yamal meeting his idol Lionel Messi real or fake as it goes viral on Twitter
Despite their financial struggles, FC Barcelona’s La Masia football programme continues to produce players. Before Yamal even reaches the legal driving age, he is already being compared to Lionel Messi. However, a popular image of Messi and Yamal has been going around the Internet.
An image of Lionel Messi cradling a baby named Lamine Yamal has gone viral on social media. The image has roughly 5 million views on X alone thus far. However, concerns have been voiced over the authenticity of the image. Given the lack of trustworthy sources, it appears that the picture is fake or that the baby is not Yamal.
Lionel Messi with Lamine Yamal as a baby. Yes this is real. pic.twitter.com/ymg4Sv2bbU
— MC (@CrewsMat10) August 27, 2023
Although, a few years ago, Lionel Messi did get to know a young Yamine Lamal. When Messi was still the captain of FC Barcelona, Yamal, who progressed through the ranks at the same academy, had the chance to take a photo with him a few years back. Fans have also been left with the impression that Yamal’s spectacular performances are due to the image.
When Leo Messi met the future GOAT. 🐐 pic.twitter.com/5HA4e9xhTs
— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) August 27, 2023
Lamine Yamal, who is only 16 years old, is now considered one of FC Barcelona’s most promising prospects. In the Joan Gamper Trophy match against Tottenham Hotspur and throughout the preseason, he already wowed the crowd. Observing Yamal’s performances, Barca supporters are unsure of whether Yamal will succeed Messi as the club’s leader.
Lamine Yamal is hailed by Xavi as Lionel Messi’s replacement
Last night, during FC Barcelona’s tenacious La Liga triumph over Villareal, Lamine Yamal put on a standout performance. Yamal was the star of the show in a game where FC Barcelona’s senior stars struggled. With an inch-perfect cross to Gavi, he assisted on the game’s first goal. At only 16 years and 45 days old, Yamal set a record for the youngest player to ever assist in La Liga.
FC Barcelona coach Xavi hailed Yamal’s performance in a post-game interview. Xavi predicted that the 16-year-old youngster would have a bright career and called his performance “electric.”
When Lamine Yamal made his FC Barcelona debut a few months ago, Xavi was questioned on Yamal’s potential to succeed Lionel Messi. Xavi stated:
He’s a similar player because he has that innate talent in the final third which is difficult to find.”