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Talking in an interview with AS, former Barcelona and Spain ahead David Villa praised breakout prodigy Lamine Yamal, claiming that the 17-year-old is already a world-class star whereas additionally giving his opinion on the comparisons between {the teenager} and Lionel Messi.
Lamine loved a spectacular 2024 throughout which he gained the UEFA Euro 2024 with Spain, the place he was named the Finest Younger Participant of the Event.
Following that, the La Masia sensation gained the Kopa Trophy and the Golden Boy Award amongst a number of different particular person accolades.
David Villa waxes lyrical on Lamine Yamal
Delivering excessive reward on the 17-year-old sensation, David Villa said: “He’s an unbelievable child. How he performs, how he understands soccer… it’s true that I don’t know him personally, however I’ve been with him a few instances and he seems very calm and centered.
“This isn’t the explosion of a footballer who’s going to final a couple of months. He’s been there for some time now the place, you might say, he may have made a mistake and the other is true. He is superb and each time you see him play, he performs higher.”
Persevering with, he added: “He additionally is aware of what it means to be a champion.”
On being requested concerning the comparisons between Lamine and Messi, Villa responded that there was no necessity for it as {the teenager} is already a world-class participant in his personal proper.
“I feel that evaluating any participant to Messi is annoying these days. Lamine Yamal is already a world star. He’s been reaching vital issues for 2 years and, as a Cule, I’m excited once more,” stated Villa.
“And naturally the followers have the correct to be enthusiastic about him, however I don’t suppose it’s needed to check him with Messi as a result of he’s going to have an excellent profession.”
On Barcelona, Atletico and the La Liga title race
Villa additionally shared his ideas on the La Liga title race, the place two of his former golf equipment, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are going head-to-head together with reigning champions Actual Madrid.
Villa needs the title race to go right down to the wire between Atleti and Barça. (Picture by David Ramos/Getty Photographs)
Whereas the previous ahead admitted that it was good to see Atletico and Barça battling it out, he issued a warning to not overlook Actual Madrid.
“Good, though keep watch over Madrid. They’re at all times there. Nicely, in brief, they’re the most important golf equipment within the nation and in the previous couple of years they’ve proven, why not say it, various superiority over the remainder,” stated Villa.
“Given their signings, it was clear that the three of them have been going to be within the struggle once more and the reality is that it’s good. That there’s competitors between greater than two groups or with a really distinguished chief is unbelievable for the soccer fan.”
Persevering with, he added: “In fact, I’m very keen on two of these three groups due to my previous with them and the reality is that I’m having fun with it quite a bit.
“Hopefully the league will go on like this till the top. I would love the league to be determined on the final minute… and it could be between Atletico and Barça.”
Speaking about Barcelona particularly and their dip in kind in direction of the top of 2024, Villa remarked:
“They aren’t doing properly in the mean time, which is regular, however Barça is Barça. They’re a membership the place it’s not sufficient to be second, every little thing is determined by successful.
“I do know the tastes of the Cules and I feel they’re completely satisfied as a result of their workforce makes use of individuals from La Masia, they play nice soccer and so they’re on the prime. They’re additionally going to struggle for every little thing as a result of they’ve world-class gamers.
“It’s inconceivable not to consider a contest and Barça not being on the listing of groups that may carry the title.”
