Lamine Yamal settles his greatest-player debate with Lionel Messi choice

Published on: 28 September 2026

Lamine Yamal has named Lionel Messi as the greatest footballer of all time, saying the decision is “undisputed” for him.

The 19-year-old Spain and Barcelona winger selected Messi, who previously played for Barcelona and now represents Inter Miami.

Yamal and Messi are both nominated for this year’s Ballon d’Or, with the award ceremony scheduled to take place on 26 October.

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