Lamine Yamal Inherits the iconic No 10 shirt worn by Lionel Messi
Barcelona have officially handed Lamine Yamal the club's legendary No. 10 jersey, famously worn by Lionel Messi for over a decade.
The 18-year-old Spanish winger received the shirt at a ceremony with his family on Wednesday, marking a symbolic moment in his young career.
Yamal, who recently extended his contract until 2031, now carries the weight of a number previously worn by football legends including Ronaldinho, Maradona, and Rivaldo.
"When I was a child, my dream was to debut for Barça, to grow up and play with the No. 10," Yamal said. "Messi made his way, and I'm going to make mine."
Despite facing an investigation over his birthday party celebrations, Yamal's focus remains firmly on football, having already made over 100 appearances for the Catalan giants.