After Barcelona’s Champions League Semifinal output to Interattention quickly turned from the disappointment of defeat to the emergence of a new sensation. A young Barcelona star, who dazzled over both legs on a tie, has now praised from a most unexpected admirer: Inter Miami co -owner David BeckhamA man who has seen greatness up close – on the pitch and in his own club.
Beckham, whose Career famous crossed roads with Lionel Messi On more than one occasion has reserved its highest praise for this teenage phenomenon. In fact Beckham believes that the Barcelona -King can be Only players who can reach Messi’s legendary level.
But who is this rising star? Beckham is convinced that his talent is just coming around “Once was 20 or 30 years.” The answer lies in a player who continues to demolish discs before he reaches adulthood – and his name is about to be impossible to ignore.
What did David Beckham say?
David Beckham is not stranger for greatness. From his time at Real Madrid during Messi’s early years To his last professional match-irronically against a Barcelona page with a young Messi-Har Beckham for a long time had a front place for a football award. And now, years later, he believes he has seen A worthy successor.
“He is the first player you are watching and you can … I mean, you can’t compare anyone to Messi, in my opinion. But he’s the closest thing I have seen. One day I think he can be as good as Leo,” Beckham told CBS After seeing the Young’s performance in the Champions League.
That player is of course Lamin Yamal.
Right now 17 years oldYamal has already taken European football by storm. Only this season he has recorded 15 goals and 24 assists in 51 performancesPlays a central role in Barcelona’s attack. His maturity, calm and creativity have separated him – not only among his comrades but also against experienced professionals. “Only every 20 or 30 years of age such a player will come and maybe longer than that,” The Englishman added.
Star that refuses to be compared
Yamal’s journey from Youth Academy to Champions League Semifinalist has been meteoric. Then Xavi Hernandez gave him his debutHe has been to a record -breaking spree. Now a fixture in both Barcelona and Spain’s older troops, His trophy cabinet already includes Copa del Rey, Spanish Super Cup and a Euro 2024 title with Spain.
But through all, the comparisons with Lionel Messi – Barcelona’s biggest ever – have followed him. However, the Spanish teenager remains humble and focused.
“Compare with the best in history is incredible. It means you are doing something right. But I try to be myself – I want to remember for me,” Said yamal before the inter -collision. “Compare with him puts a bar that is extremely difficult to reach. I’m just trying to be myself and remember as Lamine Yamal.”
