'Football Won Today': Spain Star Lamine Yamal Reacts After Lionel Messi's Argentina Clinch 16th Copa America Title

Spain young football star Lamine Yamal reacted after Lionel Messi-led Argentina defeated Colombia in a thrilling Copa America 2024 Final at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida's Miami Gardens on Monday, July 15.

Argentina not just defended their Copa America triumph but also shattered Uruguay's record of 15 titles to become the most successful team in the history of the tournament. The final went into extra time as neither sides scored a goal in full 90 minutes of regular play.

In the 112th minute, Lautaro Martinez gave a 1-0 to Argentina over Colombia and continued to maintain the lead until the final was blown by the referee.

Just few hours before the Copa America Final, Spain clinched a record fourth Euro title with a 2-1 win over England at Olympiastadion in Berlin. Lamine Yamal was part of the Spain team that won the Euro 2024 triumph.

Taking to his X handle (formerly Twitter), Lamine shared a collage of him and Lionel Messi holding Euro Cup and Copa America Trophy, respectively and wrote, "Football Won Today".

Interestingly, the young Lionel Messi had once baptized toddler Lamine Yamal. The young Spanish star was just a baby when he met legendary Argentina footballer for a photoshoot of a charity calendar. The little did Lamine Yamal knew that the fleeting moment with Lionel Messi would be part of his unforgettable part of his childhood. The picture of the same went viral on social media.

Lamine Yamal is considered the next big thing in world football. The 17-year-old scripted history by becoming the youngest goalscorer in the history of Euro Championships, achieving the feat during the semifinal against France, where he scored in the 21st minute to equalize the score 1-1 before Dani Olmo took a lead for Spain in the 25th minute.

Also, Lamine became the youngest player to appear in the Euro Final or FIFA World Cup Final age of 17 and 2 days, breaking legendary Brazilian Footballer late Pele's international record of 17 years and 249 days.

Lamine Yamal likely to face Lionel Messi In Finalissima

Spain's star Lamine Yamal and Argentina legend Lionel Messi is likely to face off each other in the Finalissima 2025. The Finalissima or Grand Finale is a title clash between reigning Euro Champions and Copa America winners.

That means Spain and Argentina will meet in the Finalissima next year. Argentina is defending the champion of the tournament, having won the title in 2022, defending former Euro champions Italy 3-0.

With Spain facing off Argentina in next year's Finalissima, fans are already anticipated with Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi meeting. However, it remains to be seen whether Lionel Messi will be available to play for Argentina in the next year's Finalissima as he likely played his Copa America.

Lionel Messi already announced his retirement from FIFA World Cup just a few days after leading to Argentine to the third title of the prestigious tournament.