African Lamine Yamal to Inherit Lionel Messi's Iconic No. 19 Shirt at Barcelona After Euro 2024 Triumph

Lamine Yamal, the rising star of Barcelona, will now wear the iconic No. 19 shirt once donned by Lionel Messi. This development comes just days after Yamal played a pivotal role in Spain's Euro 2024 victory. At only 17 years old, Yamal has already established himself as a key player for both club and country since his debut at the age of 15 in April 2023.

Earlier this month, Yamal made headlines by becoming the youngest goalscorer in European Championships history with a remarkable goal against France in the semi-final, achieving this feat at 16 years and 362 days old. His impressive performance did not stop there; he also provided a crucial assist in the final, leading Spain to a triumphant victory over England on Sunday.

Previously, Yamal wore the No. 27 shirt for Barcelona. However, his recent exploits and burgeoning talent have earned him the honor of wearing the No. 19 shirt, a number synonymous with Messi's early career at the club.

This transition marks another milestone in Yamal's rapidly ascending career, as he continues to follow in the footsteps of one of football's greatest legends.