Spain Coach Declares Lamine Yamal ‘Touched by God’ in Messi Comparison
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has lavished praise on 18-year-old Lamine Yamal ahead of the 2026 World Cup. He hailed the teenager’s daring character and rare mental strength. De la Fuente described footballers as high-ability geniuses, then singled out Yamal as one of the few truly “touched by God.” He even recalled Messi’s early charity photoshoot with a six-month-old Yamal to underline their special link. Yamal won the 2025/26 LaLiga Player of the Season award and helped Barcelona to consecutive league titles. Despite intense media scrutiny, he maintains consistent, breathtaking performances. As Spain prepare to chase World Cup glory across North America, de la Fuente insists all eyes will be on their young talisman to replicate his club form on the global stage.
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