World champion Iniesta praises Lamine Yamal: “I’m delighted…”

It is no surprise that the young man, just 16 years old, Yamal Laminatehas been one of the main highlights of the 2024 Euro Cup, but now, the Spanish idol, Andres Iniestafurther praised the player. Boosting the striker’s morale, the 2010 World Cup champion showed how impressed he is with his teammate.

“For his age, which is unusual in football, he is spectacular. The level he showed at Barcelona last season was surprising, and now he is showing at the Euros that he is different from the others.“, said Iniesta in an interview about Yamal, who turns 17 this Saturday, the 13th, one day before the Euro final.

Football is made of symbols. And this week we saw an important record of Pelé being broken by a boy named Lamine Yamal. The boy becomes the youngest player to participate in a semi-final in a major national team tournament. Pelé played against France in the 2015 World Cup. pic.twitter.com/2fKu2Az6PY

— Pele (@Pele) July 12, 2024

Afterwards, there was still room for more praise for the 40-year-old veteran, who is still in action on the pitch. Iniesta currently plays for Emirates Clubfrom the United Arab Emirates. Before that, he went through Vissel Kobefrom Japan, and the experience spoke loudly when he commented on Yamal.

“He has his whole life ahead of him to continue to grow, but today I am delighted with his performance. I hope he can have a great final and help Spain win this Euro.“, added the author of the winning goal of the 2010 World Cup, in South Africa, against Netherlands.

Now it will be Lamine Yamal’s turn to build another chapter of history for Spain, which is trying to win the continental competition for the first time. The final against England is scheduled for Sunday, the 14th, at 4 pm (Brasília time), and in addition to the trophy, it also puts the team in the Finalíssima, against the champion of America.