Lionel Messi, the captain of Inter Miami, is the best football player of all time, according to Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal.
The Spain international stated that Messi’s accomplishments in the sport have gained him recognition across the world and that the Argentine icon is superior to everyone else.
Yamal made the comments on Monday, April 20, following his victory as Best Young Athlete at the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards, which took place in Madrid, according to Naija News.
As he considered his own professional goals, the adolescent forward voiced respect for Messi.
“The greatest football player of all time is Leo Messi. Yamal remarked, “If he’s not the greatest athlete of all time, he’s definitely among them.”
The greatest football player of all time is Leo Messi. Yamal remarked, “If he’s not the greatest athlete of all time, he’s definitely among them.”
“I hope I can follow in his footsteps because everyone respects him for what he’s accomplished.”
Having won over 45 trophies during his remarkable career, Messi—widely considered one of football’s greatest icons—remains the most decorated player in the sport’s history.
His accomplishments include winning the FIFA World Cup with Argentina, several league titles, and continental honors.
The Argentine attacker, who is 38 years old and nearing the end of his career, is anticipated to play in what may be his final World Cup competition this summer.
After scoring in his final Merseyside derby during a tense 2-1 victory over Everton at Anfield, Egyptian football legend Mohamed Salah has expressed his desire to leave Liverpool “in the right way.”
In what may be his final season on Merseyside, Mohamed Salah scored the first goal to set the tone in a hotly contested match. Salah tied Steven Gerrard as the team’s joint top scorer in the match with the goal, which was his eighth in the derby.
Salah once again proven decisive when it mattered most, despite a campaign filled with ups and downs. Liverpool is still very much in the running for a top-four finish and UEFA Champions League qualification thanks to his most recent effort.
Speaking following the game, Salah stated that the team’s pursuit of Europe’s top tournament is essential to how he want to cap his Liverpool chapter.
“I just want to keep scoring and help the team win the Champions League this year.” I hope I say goodbye properly,” Salah said to Sky Sports.
“It feels fantastic. Helping the squad calm down and gain confidence was crucial.
“I’m happy we were able to win, but we knew going into the game that it would be challenging.”
