FC Barcelona’s teenage sensation, Lamine Yamal, continues to captivate the world with his dazzling performances on the pitch.
Following another mesmerizing display against Real Betis in the Copa del Rey, which sparked conversations about him being the best player in the world currently, Yamal received a special message from his idol, Neymar Jr.
Yamal’s exceptional talent has drawn comparisons to legendary players like Lionel Messi, but the young Spaniard has openly declared Neymar as his inspiration.
In an interview with CNN Sport earlier this month, Yamal shared, “Neymar has always been my idol. He’s a star, a football legend.”
After sharing highlights from the Betis match on his Instagram account, Neymar himself commented on the post.
“You are very Brazilian,” Neymar wrote, accompanied by laughing and applause emojis. He then added, “Dance, craque,” using the Portuguese term for a star player.
Yamal’s rapid rise has garnered widespread attention. Teammates like Gavi and head coach Hansi Flick have publicly praised his exceptional talent.
Spanish media outlets have also joined the chorus, with some even suggesting that Yamal will inherit Lionel Messi’s iconic number 10 shirt next season.
