Lamine Yamal Names Messi the GOAT After His Hat‑Trick at the 2026 World Cup

Spain winger Lamine Yamal has stated that Argentina captain Lionel Messi is the best footballer the world has ever seen.

Yamal made the comment ahead of Spain’s group match against Saudi Arabia.

Messi had already helped his team start their title defence with a hat‑trick against Algeria.

His display reignited the debate over who the greatest of all time is in football history.

Yamal told RTVE: “Messi’s hat‑trick? Every match he plays proves that he is the greatest player in history.”

“If anyone still has doubts, it’s because they’re deliberately looking for them. Leo is the GOAT.”