Yamal's ideal is Neymar, despite considering Messi the best in the world


Published: 07:44 21 June 2026
Young Spanish star Lamine Yamal considers Lionel Messi, one of the best players in world football, to be the best footballer in history. However, he has chosen Brazilian forward Neymar Jr. as his personal inspiration or ideal.
In a recent interview, the rising Barcelona star spoke about his football thoughts and favorite player. Yamal said that Messi is the best player in football history and he continues to prove it in every match.
In his words, "Messi is the best in history. If anyone doubts this, it is only for doubting. But my personal ideal is Neymar, and the best player is Messi."
Yamal has been fascinated by Neymar's style of play, dribbling skills and creativity since the beginning of his football career. The Spanish winger has expressed his love for the Brazilian star on various occasions before.
Meanwhile, Yamal is currently in the process of regaining fitness. Although he has only come on as a substitute in one match in the recent tournament, he wants to gradually return to full fitness.
Yamal said that he is working to be 100% fit and is ready to give as much time as the coach needs as per his plan. He also mentioned that he does not want to rush the process of adapting to the team.
Yamal, who has created a stir in world football at a young age, is seen as one of the biggest stars of the future. And while he considers Messi the best of all time, Neymar Jr. is his inspiration.
Advertisement
Most Readed - Sports
- Minimum Wage Board to Meet on November 9 to Determine New Wages for Garment Workers
- Ed Sheeran Sings His First Bollywood Song at Shah Rukh Khan’s Request
- BCB Forms Independent Committee to Investigate Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Female Cricketers
- Government to Provide Up to 2 Million Taka to Young Entrepreneurs; Applications Open in 56 Districts
- Husband Jailed Over Allegations of Circulating Intimate Videos of His Wife
- Head-on Collision Between Bus and Laguna in Mirpur; 4 Dead, Including Women
- Protests in Thailand Against Israeli Tourists; Demands to Shorten Visa Duration
- Sheikh Hasina Will Not Let the Government Function Peacefully, Warns Information Advisor
- Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal Banner Drifts to Assam, India; Police Launch Investigation
- Thousands of fans gather outside 'Mannat' on his birthday; Shah Rukh Khan responds with love
- Cybercriminals Claim to Possess Data of 19 Million Pathao Users; $400,000 Ransom Demanded
- Jamuna Fertilizer Factory Shuts Down Again Just Two Days After Resuming Operations
- Countless Decembers will come and go, but Sheikh Hasina will not return to the country: Rashed Khan
- Ronaldo faces risk of 6-month ban for leaving national team camp
- Messi bids farewell with a goal and assists, showered with love by teammates
- Ronaldo shares emotional message upon Messi's retirement, expressing 'utmost respect'
- Rice prices rise by up to Tk 3 per kg; no relief in egg and chicken markets either
- Houthis Claim Third Attack on Riyadh Airport; Aircraft Damaged
- Bangladesh Inspires India's Gen Z Movement: Student Leader Neha Bora
- Bangladesh Bank Offers Special Loan Facilities and Opportunities for Small Entrepreneurs




