Lamine Yamal 'completes football' at 19 as Argentina betray Messi
Spain's Lamine Yamal takes the glory of World Cup victory as the great Lionel Messi's evening ends in tears.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"He has played great football that will help him to mature and be even a greater footballer than he already is."
— Luis de la Fuente , Athlete
Key People
Lamine Yamal is a Spanish professional footballer noted for his talent and potential.
Lionel Messi is a renowned Argentine soccer player, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Luis de la Fuente is the coach of the Spanish national football team.
Locations
All Coverage
Spain's Lamine Yamal takes the glory of World Cup victory as the great Lionel Messi's evening ends in tears.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Messi plays for Inter Miami after father's death
Lionel Messi makes a substitute appearance for Inter Miami on Wednesday following the death of his father and hinting he may retire.
August 13, 2026 at 07:19 AMMessi scores emotional first goal since father's death - Reuters
Messi scores emotional first goal since father's death Reuters
August 20, 2026 at 01:01 AMFifa official sacked after Infantino plan criticism
Senior Fifa figure Kevin Lamour is sacked by football's world governing body three weeks after criticising its president Gianni Infantino.
August 17, 2026 at 08:46 PMFearless Madjo, 17, ends eight-month wait with dream Villa debut
Teenage striker Brian Madjo scores on his Aston Villa debut in Uefa Super Cup defeat by Paris St-Germain to end eight-month wait for a chance to play in competitive games.
August 12, 2026 at 11:16 PMBihina saves four penalties as Cameroon upset Morocco to make Wafcon final
Cameroon's Michaely Bihina saves an extra-time penalty and three more spot kicks in a shootout to send her side though to the 2026 Wafcon final at the expense of host nation Morocco.
August 12, 2026 at 11:36 PMPSG sign Spain's World Cup hero Torres from Barcelona - Reuters
PSG sign Spain's World Cup hero Torres from Barcelona Reuters
August 15, 2026 at 12:54 PM