Lamine Yamal Names Neymar As Football Idol

Barcelona winger, Lamine Yamal, has named the clubโ€™s former player, Neymar as his football idol.

Yamal said the Brazilian is a legend and totally different from other footballers.

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The Spain international also opened up on his encounter with Neymar, who currently plays for Saudi Arabia club, Al Hilal.

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โ€œNeymar has always been my idolโ€ฆ a star, a legend,โ€ Yamal told CNN.

โ€œI was five years old when I saw Neymar at Santosโ€ฆ and 7 years old when I saw him at the Camp Nou. It was incredible!โ€.

โ€œYes, Messi was there who was also incredible.. Ney was totally different.โ€

Yamal has been impressive since breaking into the first team at Barcelona.

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He also helped his nation, Spain, to win the 2024 Euros in Germany.

The 17-year-old is rated the best young footballer in the world.

Yamal finished 8th in the 2024 Ballon dโ€™Or power rankings.


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