Lamine Yamal (foto: Screenshot)
Lamine Yamal honors Lionel Messi with a special tribute on his boots during his return from injury. The Barcelona starlet continues to make waves on and off the pitch.
Lamine Yamal, Barcelona’s teenage sensation and one of the brightest young talents in world football, returned from injury and made headlines before even stepping onto the pitch.
Cameras captured a unique detail on his boots as he sat on the bench during the match against Las Palmas—the sole of his boots featured the name of Lionel Messi, widely regarded as the greatest footballer of all time.
The inscription immediately drew widespread attention, with the image going viral on social media. Fans were quick to praise Yamal for his tribute to Messi, who has been an inspiration for countless young players, including the 16-year-old Spanish forward.
Yamal has often been compared to the legendary Argentine since his childhood, and the gesture on his boots is yet another sign of his admiration for Barcelona's all-time great.
Before his injury, Yamal was enjoying a phenomenal season, solidifying his place in Barcelona's first team. In 16 appearances across all competitions, the winger has already contributed six goals and eight assists, proving he is living up to the immense hype surrounding his talent.