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Lamine Yamal, at just 18, won the Worldâs Young Sportsman of the Year award at the Laureus World Sports Awards. He expressed hope to follow in Lionel Messi's footsteps amid comparisons.
Lamine Yamal responds to Lionel Messi comparisons: âI hope I can follow his footstepsâ
It was meant to be a night celebrating the worldâs finest athletes, but in many ways, Lamine Yamal made it his own.
The Barcelona forward was one of the standout names at the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards.
At just 18, Yamal walked away with the Worldâs Young Sportsman of the Year award, a moment that felt significant not just for him, but for Barcelonaâs future.
Receiving the prize from Brazilian legend Cafu, the youngster looked composed, almost unfazed by the scale of the occasion.
Speaking to the media after the ceremony, Yamal reflected on the weight that comes with his growing influence.
Instead of shying away from it, he embraced it with a level of awareness rarely seen at his age.
âItâs hard to realise that itâs a responsibility and you canât make mistakes because youâre a role model for many children, but I take it as a positive thing.
âThatâs why whenever I send out a message, I try to do so meaningfully and to help more people.
âKeeping this in mind, Iâll make mistakes sometimes, but Iâm 18 years old,â said the Barça player.
Naturally, conversations around Yamal often drift towards comparisons and influences, and he did not hesitate when asked about his biggest inspiration.
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Lamine Yamal won the Laureus World Young Sportsperson of the Year Award. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images for Laureus)
The teenager pointed straight towards Lionel Messi, but not in a superficial way.
âWhen you realise that an athlete isnât just a legend in his sport but in every other sport as well, itâs because heâs the best.
âMessi is an example. Heâs the best football player in history and also the best athlete. For me, heâs not just another idol.
âEveryone respects him for everything heâs done, for the example he sets through everything heâs done, and hopefully I can follow in his footsteps,â he said.
Off the pitch, Yamal is part of a new generation redefining how footballers connect with fans. He spoke openly about that shift and his comfort within it.
âWeâre a different generation; itâs not the same kind of football anymore.
âPeople are also entertained by what you do off the field, and I like this change. I like showing it off, too,â he said.
Looking ahead, his focus is already drifting towards the biggest stage of all. The upcoming World Cup clearly holds a special place in his ambitions.
âIâm really excited. Iâve dreamed since I was a kid of being at a World Cup, of seeing my mom in the stands, of representing the national team⊠those two months will fly by, and obviously I hope we come out champions.â
Source: Mundo Deportivo