The football world’s attention is now on the “mentor-protégé” showdown. Argentina’s legend Lionel Messi and Spain’s young talent Yamal could face each other in the Finalissima on next year.
গুরু-শিষ্য দ্বৈরথ ফুটবল প্রেমীদের জন্য এক অনন্য উপহার এই দিন!
Messi, who has won the World Cup as well as two Copa América titles in his career, is also an unforgettable name in Barcelona’s history. On the other hand, just 17 years old, Yamal, a Euro winner, is ready to showcase his best in Spain’s upcoming World Cup campaign. Another connection between these two stars is Barcelona. Although Messi and Yamal never played together, Yamal joined Barcelona in 2023, after Messi had already left the club.
Spanish media outlet Marca reported that the Finalissima match could be held at Lusail Stadium in Qatar, which also hosted the 2022 World Cup final. For Messi, this will be a special stage, as he won the World Cup in that very stadium.
For football fans, it will be a historic moment. Yamal, who grew under Messi’s “guiding hand,” will meet him for the first time on the field. This will showcase the kind of care and training Messi provided during his time at Barcelona, now bearing fruit in world football. Although neither country’s football association has made an official announcement yet, if all goes well, this duel will serve as a warm-up stage for both teams ahead of the World Cup in June-July.