Messi doesn’t want to leave Yamal in the title race

The two characters from that memorable movie 19 years ago are now opponents on the biggest stage of the World Cup. When Lionel Messi picked up baby Lamine Yamal in his arms. And coincidentally, these two stars from two generations are facing each other in the World Cup final. However, the Argentine captain is not leaving any room for emotions on the field.
Messi has made it clear that no matter how good his relationship with Yamal is, there is no concession in the title race. Although he wishes the young Spanish star a bright future, LM Ten wants to see Argentina lift the World Cup trophy again. According to him, Argentina will do their best to stop their opponents. And to that end, the current world champions will take to the field with all their might to stop Yamal. Lionel Messi attended his first press conference at the World Cup. At the beginning, the Argentine captain talked about the young Spanish star Lamine Yamal.
Asked about the historic photo of Yamal bathing his childhood friend in 2007, Messi said, “Lamin is a fantastic footballer. I followed him very closely, he plays for Barcelona, ​​a team I love with all my heart.” He added, “I always wish him well. At just 19 years old, he has become one of the role models in world football. He has his whole career ahead of him and a great opportunity to make history. However, we will do our best so that at least this time that dream does not come true. Still, I wish him well.” Of course, in addition to wishing Yamal well, Messi does not want to give up hope of winning the World Cup this time. He said, “As our coach used to say, we grew up playing football with a lot of passion and enthusiasm. Our only goal was to enjoy the game, whether it was on the school field, in the street or in a neighborhood team. We all started there.” Regarding handling pressure, Messi said, “We never thought about pressure. We always played naturally and enjoyed the game. We are a fighting team, we love to win.” But it is a team game, here the opponents also fight equally, so it is not always possible to win. I learned from childhood that the experience of defeat is more valuable than the experience of victory. And that defeat has shaped me as a person and a footballer. Incidentally, in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the current world champion Argentina and European champion Spain will face each other in the title-deciding match at the MetLife Stadium in New York, USA, on Sunday (July 19).