Sports · 20 July 2026

Messi praises Yamal as a "tremendous player" after World Cup final

Lionel Messi called Lamine Yamal a "tremendous player" and a "global star" after Spain beat Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday. The two embraced on the pitch after the match, which saw Spain win 1-0 in extra time. Messi had previously described the viral photo of him bathing a baby Yamal in 2007 as "just crazy" before the final.

By BriefTea Editorial · 20 July 2026 at 23:23

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