Times cannot get better if you’re a soccer fan. A moment when two of the best continental tournaments Copa America and UEFA Euro finals will take place within a gap of a few hours. While the matches are not just momentous but can lead to a few other iconic events in the future, Lamine Yamal is confident of making it happen from his side. However, he is laying the rest of the burden on his icon Lionel Messi’s shoulders with an interesting request.
The Spaniard has already led his team to the finals, and he now expects to win it. In addition, he is now backing Argentina to win the Copa, expecting to meet them in the future. Ahead of the finals, Yamal was reported to have said, “I hope Messi wins the Copa America and we win the Euros so I can play against him in the Finalissima,” indicating his plans for the future.
TFor now, his desire appears to be completely possible with both Spain and Argentina being favorites to win the respective continental titles. According to Opta Supercomputer, Spain has a 40.5% chance of winning in the first ninety minutes compared to 29% for England. Even La Albiceleste has more than a 50% chance to seal the deal. Nevertheless, Southgate’s team showed exemplary resistance to make it to the final despite not being at their attacking best. Jude Bellingham’s stunner against Slovakia in the round of 16 reinforces England as a decent threat despite Spain’s dominance in the tournament.
If everything goes as per Yamal’s plan, Spain will meet Argentina in the Finalissima expected to be held in mid-2025 although nothing is confirmed yet. Earlier known as the CONMEBOL–UEFA Cup, it is renamed to Finalissima with Argentina gaining the 2022 title by defeating Italy 3-0. Meanwhile, Yamal has bid farewell to a record-breaking year.
Lamine Yamal aims to continue his record-breaking spell to the next year
It appears that Lamine Yamal made a birthday wish to Lionel Messi. The winger is celebrating his birthday today and is 17 years old, but still has a chance to break records in the Euros. Apart from becoming the youngest player to feature in the European Championships, he is also the youngest to assist and score in the competition’s history. But nothing beats the thrill of winning the trophy, as he can claim the glory tomorrow as the youngest to win Euros if Spain beats England.
Yamal has scored a stunner against France and will grab all the eyeballs in the final. He also provided three assists making him a threat even in the game play. However, if the match goes to the extra time, the 17-year-old will miss it due to German laws prohibiting minors from playing the night. But will Yamal seal the victory and do his part to reach the Finalissima? Let us know in the comments.
