Young Spanish forward Lamine Yamal publicly expresses admiration for Argentina captain and football great Lionel Messi. In the remarks highlighted by NDTV, Yamal is described as delivering an unexpected verdict about Messi, underscoring the respect he holds for the player. The reports focus on Yamal’s personal view rather than any new match or tournament incident, framing the comments as part of how emerging players talk about established stars. Messi’s status as a global reference point in football is reiterated through Yamal’s choice, which the outlet characterizes as surprising. The information provided does not include additional details such as the context of the interview, the exact wording beyond “admiration,” or any further discussion of where Yamal’s comments place him in relation to Messi’s career achievements. Overall, the sources agree on the central point: Yamal names Messi as the standout figure he looks up to.