With Spain’s recent 4-0 victory over Georgia on November 15, Luis De La Fuente’s team is one step away from securing its place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
However, before the tournament, they must compete in the Finalissima, the match between the winner of the Euro and the winner of the Copa América. Lamine Yamal spoke about this.
Yamal wants to face Messi
Spain‘s qualification for the World Cup is almost a certainty, as they would have to lose to Turkey 7-0 on the last day of Group E. This would allow them to avoid the play-offs and be free to compete in the Finnalisima against the current world and Copa América champions, Argentina.
The Lusail Stadium in Doha, Qatar, will host both teams on March 27 and 28 for the match. No one wants to miss this clash, not even the young Spanish star, Lamine.
According to Diario AS, “Lamine Yamal wants to play against Lionel Messi in the Finalissima” and has already raised this issue with Barcelona.
In addition, according to reports, the 18-year-old expressed his desire to participate in this competition to the team’s president, Joan Laporta, so it is hoped that “relations between the club and the Federation have been restored” so that his wish can be fulfilled in a timely manner.
The Royal Spanish Football Federation issued a statement expressing its anger, as it believes that Barcelona could have reported Lamine’s absence against Georgia and Turkey earlier, while Barcelona claims that players such as Marc Bernal and Lamine, with his groin injury, have been called up with only 21 minutes of playing time.
As a result, the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation has taken steps to arrange a meeting with Barcelona to defuse the situation.
His recent pubic injury during the FIFA international break caused him to miss four LaLiga matches and one Champions League match.
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