Messi names his heir

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By: Manu Tournoux

Messi names his heir

At 37, Lionel Messi has won everything from the Ballon d’Or (8 times) to the World Cup with Argentina. During an event organized by his equipment supplier, the living legend revealed who, according to him, could be his successor on the world stage: Lamine Yamal, the FC Barcelona prodigy.

“Lamine is the present and the future”

Asked about the young talents who embody the future of football, Messi responded without hesitation: “If I have to choose one, for the age and the future he has, I would choose Lamine Yamal. It depends on him, because football depends on a lot of things, but Lamine is the present and the future. » These words confirm the impressive rise of the 17-year-old player, already winner of Euro 2024 with Spain and winner of the Golden Boy this year.

While José Mourinho prefers Nico Williams, Messi places all his confidence in this young Blaugrana talent, who continues to shine in big matches.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.